Effect of house eave screening in the reduction of malaria prevalence

This review looks at the background of malaria as a major public health concern. It further reviews the methods used in the study, the results, discussions, limitations of the study, and conclusion.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review the effectiveness of house eave screening as a potential intervention for reducing indoor vector densities and malaria prevalence.

Editor's comments:
This review demonstrates the effect of malaria as a public health concern and explores the possible intervention strategies that could be adopted in high transmission areas in SA.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The effect of malaria as a major public health concern

2. The impact of house screening on malaria prevalence
3. Vector densities and malaria cases in relation to rainfall
4. Conclusive remarks from the editors.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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