ASSESSMENT OF USE OF INSECTICIDE TREATED BED NET AND FACTORS AFFECTING IT IN WOLKITE TOWN, ETHIOPIA, 2021

Abstract

Background: Among malaria control measures, use of mosquito nets is the one that is getting more acceptances and is being used in large scale worldwide. Despite ongoing distribution and use of nets in Ethiopia. Objective: To assess utilization of mosquito nets and determine factors associated to its use in Wolkite town Gurage zone, south Ethiopia from October- 2021 G.CMethod: the study was used employed by cross-sectional study design, with sample size 422 household. The sample was taken by using a systematic random sampling technique with 24 intervals. Quantitative methods were used. Interviewer administered that closed ended questionnaire was used to assess in Wolkite town from October 21- 23/2021.Data were entered into computer. After cleaning and checking for completeness of the filled questioner format, were used coded and entered in to Statistical software SPSS 20.0 for analysis. Logistic regression was used in the process to identify associated factors for utilization of ITN.Result: In multiple logistic regression, those having good knowledge about current ITN use were near three times more likely to bed net use compared to those with poor knowledge [AOR=2.7, 5%CI;(1.6-4.5)].the sex of respondent female about higher ITN use were two times more likely to bed net use compared to those with male net user [AOR=2.3, 5% CI; (1.4-4)].the occupational status of merchant are nine times more likely to bed net use compared to respondent of other [AOR=9, 5%CI;(3.7-21)].Conclusion: There was a higher utilization of ITN in Wolkite Town compared to the objectives set by FMOH In 2007E.C .In this was because of high knowledge about prevention and cause of malaria and the high availability of ITN in the current