Publications by authors named "Parthasarthi Ganguly"
Article Synopsis
- In 2020, Malawi faced a significant malaria crisis with 6.9 million cases and 2,551 deaths, primarily affecting children under five; despite efforts to promote insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) through free distribution, Chikwawa District suffers from low consistent usage among caregivers.
- The research employed a mixed methods approach, with quantitative data from 96 caregivers in Chikwawa and qualitative insights from interviews and focus groups conducted from December 2023 to April 2024.
- Findings indicated that while 91.67% of households owned ITNs and 87.50% used them daily, challenges like heat discomfort, quality issues, and misconceptions hindered broader usage; the perceived effectiveness of nets was strongly
