Evaluation of the durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Guatemala.
María Eugenia CastellanosSoledad RodasJosé Guillermo JuárezJuan Carlos LolSayra ChanquinZoraida MoralesLucrecia VizcainoStephen C SmithJodi Vanden EngHenok G WolduAudrey LenhartNorma R PadillaPublished in: Malaria journal (2021)
At 32 months, only one in five of the LLINs distributed in the campaign provided adequate protection in terms of survivorship, physical integrity, bio-efficacy and usage. Efforts to encourage the community to retain, use, and properly care for the LLINs may improve their impact. Durability assessments should be included in future campaigns.