Increasing anti-malaria bednet take-up using information and distribution strategies: evidence from a field trial in Senegal.

Jacopo Bonan, Philippe Lemay-boucher, Michel Tenikue

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Abstract

We evaluate the effects of different marketing and distribution techniques on the purchase of Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets (LL-ITN). Using an individually assigned quasi-randomised controlled trial in urban Senegal, we look at the impacts of different sale treatments. Receiving an offer to purchase an LL-ITN with a voucher valid for seven days increases purchases by 23 percentage points, compared to an on-the-spot sale offer. We find suggestive evidence that providing information is not significantly correlated to the demand for LL-ITNs, but appears to be for individuals who have never attended school and have poor knowledge of malaria.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages0
JournalJournal of Development Effectiveness
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

Keywords

  • Malaria
  • Senegal
  • bednets
  • distribution campaign

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