The impact of insecticide resistance on the protective effectiveness of insecticide-treated nets (ITN) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) is not known. A multi-country study was undertaken in Sudan, Kenya, India, Cameroon and Benin to quantify the potential loss of epidemiological effectiveness of ITNs and IRS due to decreased susceptibility of malaria vectors to insecticides. The paper discusses challenges faced in the design and execution of the study, the analysis plan, the strengths and weaknesses, and the possible alternatives to the chosen study design.
Author: Adechoubou A, Akogbeto M, Awono-Ambene HP, Bashir AI, Bayoh N, Bhatt R, Bigoga J, Bradley J, Donnelly MJ, Elmardi K, Etang J, Fondjo E, Hounto A, Kafy HT, Kamau L, Kinyari T, Kleinschmidt I, Knox TB, Kouambeng C, Malik EM, Massougbodji A, Mathenge E, Mbogo C, Mnzava AP, Muthami L, Njagi K, Nkuni ZJ, Ochomo E, Okê-Sopoh M, Raghavendra K, Subramaniam K, Swain DK, Valecha N, West P
Publication date: July 2015
Source: Malaria Journal