Gta Jombo|Emmanuel Msugh Mbaawuaga|Abraham N. Gyuse|Maximus N Enenebeaku|Emmanuel E Okwori|Etete Peters|S. S. Akpan|Friday Odey|EA Etukumana|J T Akosu
Socio—cultural factors influencing insecticide treated bed net utilization in a malaria endemic city in north—central Nigeria
Benue State University|Benue State University|University of Calabar|University of Jos|Benue State University|University of Calabar|University of Calabar|University of Calabar|University of Uyo Teaching Hospital|University of Jos
ascertain sociocultural factors influencing rate utilization insecticide treated bed nets itns malaria endemic city makurdi north central nigeria study crosssectional nature using systematic sampling method identify households quantitative qualitative data generated adult women using structured semi structured questionnaires focused group discussions fgds obtain information rate patterns utilization itns information age educational level marital status awareness otherwise existence malaria factors influencing rate ownership utilization itns obtained fgds used obtain qualitative information rate utilization itns captured questionnaires data obtained analysed using epi info 6 statistical software among respondents interviewed 970 2 0132 075 aware existence malaria 870 1 7512 013 would associate mosquitoes rate ownership bed net itns untreated bed nets utns 251 170 83 respectively utilization itns among children 300 112373 utns 129 48373 positive contributors itns utilization literacy enhanced economy experience marriage gainfully employed p005 negative contributors ignorance poverty cultural beliefs values synchronized advocacy carried potential benefits itns utilization sustained also itns made available people community minimal cost