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dc.contributor.authorTaremwa, Ivan Mugisha
dc.contributor.authorAshaba, Scholastic
dc.contributor.authorAyebazibwe, Carlrona
dc.contributor.authorKemeza, Imelda
dc.contributor.authorAdrama, Harriet Ochokoru
dc.contributor.authorOmoding, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorYatuha, Jane
dc.contributor.authorHilliard, Robert
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-10T07:49:38Z
dc.date.available2021-05-10T07:49:38Z
dc.date.issued2020-09-01
dc.identifier.citationTaremwa, I. M., Ashaba, S., Ayebazibwe, C., Kemeza, I., Adrama, H. O., Omoding, D., ... & Hilliard, R. (2020). Mind the gap: scaling up the utilization of insecticide treated mosquito nets using a knowledge translation model in Isingiro district, rural south western Uganda. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 8(1), 383-397.en_US
dc.identifier.issnhttps://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rhpb20
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir.must.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/783
dc.description.abstractABSTRACT Background: The phenomenon of Knowledge Translation (KT) is a key intervention towards bridging the ‘know–do’ gap. We conducted a KT initiative in Isingiro district to positively change attitude and improve on the uptake of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets (ITNs) as a malaria prevention strategy. Methods: This was a community based interactive initiative that was carried out within the seventeen administrative units of Isingiro district using varied dissemination activities, namely: health talks; drama activities, and the sharing of ITNs success stories. Results: We reached out to 34 dissemination groups, comprising communal gathering, religious crusades, open markets, secondary schools, and district administration. In addition, we spot-visited 46 households to ascertain the physical presence of ITNs, and their appropriate use. The major intervention was improved knowledge base of malaria causation and prevention strategies. The indicators for improved knowledge were hinged on the five-interventions, namely: (a) communal sensitization on malaria to provide, (b) monitoring and support of selected households, (c) emphasis of ITN use as a malaria prevention strategy, (d) promotion of care for ITNs, and (e) promotion of ITN use. In all, the major output was improved knowledge base of malaria causation and prevention strategies by providing accurate information to redress the myths and misconceptions related to malaria and ITNs use. Conclusion: This undertaking describes a consolidated community intervention to promote ITN utilization. It is plausible that this intervention positively enhances and promotes uptake and utilization of ITNs.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipMicroResearch (www.microresearch.ca), and logistical support provided by Isingiro District Health Office.en_US
dc.language.isoesen_US
dc.publisherInforma UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Grouen_US
dc.subjectMind the gapen_US
dc.subjectScalingen_US
dc.subjectUtilization of insecticideen_US
dc.subjectTreated mosquito netsen_US
dc.subjectTranslation modelen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.titleMind the gap: scaling up the utilization of insecticide treated mosquito nets using a knowledge translation model in Isingiro district, rural south western Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US


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