Title: Equity implications of coverage and use of insecticide treated nets distributed for free or with co-payment in two districts in Tanzania : a cross-sectional comparative household survey

Authors: Ruhago, George M. and Mujinja, Phares G.M. and Norheim, Ole F.

Place: [London]

Publisher: BioMed central

Year: 2011

Journal: International journal for equity in health

Volume: Vol. 10, No. 29

PAGE: --

Subject: Health and Poverty

Keywords: health care delivery, disease control, malaria, tanzania

Abstract: In Tanzania, the distribution and coverage of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is inequitable. This study examined the equity implications of ownership and use of ITNs in households from different socioeconomic quintiles in a district with free ITNs and a district without free ITN distribution.

URL: http://www.equityhealthj.com/content/pdf/1475-9276-10-29.pdf

Document type: Portal