A community-based education programme to reduce insecticide exposure from indoor residual spraying in Limpopo, South Africa

A community-based education programme to reduce insecticide exposure from indoor residual spraying in Limpopo, South Africa

Abstract Background Indoor residual spraying (IRS), the coating of interior walls of houses with insecticides, is common in malaria-endemic areas. While important in malaria control, IRS potentially exposes residents to harmful insecticides. The World Health Organization recommends steps to minimize...

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Main Authors: Brenda Eskenazi, David I. Levine, Stephen Rauch, Muvhulawa Obida, Madelein Crause, Riana Bornman, Jonathan Chevrier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Community education
Dramatic presentation
Indoor residual spraying
Insecticide exposure
Malaria prevention
Questionnaire
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-019-2828-5

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