Date of Award
Spring 5-16-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Department
Public Health
First Advisor
Dr. Lisa Casanova
Second Advisor
Dr. Bruce Perry
Abstract
Malaria, a preventable disease caused by a mosquito-transmitted parasitic infection, continues to be a prominent public health problem today. Progress has been made in the last decade demonstrated by malaria mortality reductions primarily attributed to current vector control strategies. However, the continuing threat of resistance, both resistance of mosquitoes to insecticides and parasites to antimalarial medicines, requires the development of new and improved strategies to supplement those already in place. Housing improvements such as screening doors and windows, closing eaves, patching cracks in walls, and installing ceilings are one such intervention that help stop contact between malaria vectors and humans, and therefore, help stop malaria transmission. Historically considered successful in helping fight malaria, housing improvements are being looked to again today.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/5548099
Recommended Citation
Carter, Anna Danielle, "Are housing improvements an effective supplemental vector control strategy to reduce malaria transmission? A Systematic Review." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/5548099