Resumen

CABRERA, Olga L; DIAZ, Silvia P; PAREJA, Paula  y  SANTAMARIA, Erika. Acceptability and efficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets Olyset^® in a malaria endemic area of Colombia. Bol Mal Salud Amb [online]. 2009, vol.49, n.2, pp.241-250. ISSN 1690-4648.

The use of bednets is promoted by the National Program of Promotion and Prevention of Diseases Transmitted by Vectors in malaria endemic areas of Colombia. This study estimated the acceptance and retention of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (Olyset®). The study also measured the efficacy of the bednets after being washed once a month. Thirty dwellings were chosen in the village of Beté (Chocó department) to receive bednets. Interviews were administered in four month intervals to determine the frequency of bednet use and to assess the health outcomes. Among the recipients, nets were readily accepted and used at the beginning. However, usage began to decline: 77.5%, 51.1% and 46.6% after 4, 8 and 12 months of use respectively. In addition, 5% of recipients reported skin irritation after 15 days of continuous use. Anopheles albimanus and Culex quinquefasciatus females were exposed to used bednets every four months to estimate mortality and knock down rates. Bioassays revealed a decrease in efficacy over time. A. albimanus mortality was 77.8%, 78.6% and 43.7% after 4, 8 and 12 months of use, respectively. Mortality for C. quinquefasciatus was variable. A. albimanus mean knock down percent was above 80% at each sampling period. C. quinquefasciatus mean knock down percent was at a similar >80% at the 4 and 8 month sampling times, however, declined to 5.7% after 12 months of use. One year of use and monthly washings of bednets results in significantly less acceptance among recipients and a decrease in efficacy.

Palabras clave : bednet; malaria; Anopheles albimanus; Culex quinquefasciatus.