Kasaï Occidental 2014, Congo (Dem. Rep.) 
Summary
Nets were distributed in eight Health Zones in Kasaï Occidental (Western Kasaï) to achieve universal coverage (all sleeping spaces covered) across a population of some 1.3 million people. This was the first stage of a two stage net distribution approach that has the specific objective of maintaining sleeping space coverage at or above 80% for a period of four years.
Nets were distributed in eight Health Zones in Kasaï Occidental (Western Kasaï) to achieve universal coverage (all sleeping spaces covered) across a population of some 1.3 million people. This was the first stage of a two stage net distribution approach that has the specific objective of maintaining sleeping space coverage at or above 80% for a period of four years. The second stage will involve continuous monitoring of net use and condition, and also net gaps, with additional net distribution as appropriate via 'routine distribution' mechanisms. In addition, 6,000 nets were distributed to cover all hospital and maternity beds across all health facilities in the eight Health Zones.
Details
Post-distribution
The two objectives of post-distribution activity are i) to monitor and report on
the continued use of the nets (achieved via six-monthly Post-Distribution net use
and condition Check-Ups (PDCUs) which collect data from 5% of the households, randomly
selected and visited unannounced, that received nets during the distribution) and
ii) to assess the impact in terms of reduced malaria to which the nets contribute
(achieved via monthly malaria case rate and mortality data, received quarterly).
Post-Distribution net use and condition Check Ups (PDCU)
18-month PDCU
Summary
- 10,081 households, 15,216 nets surveyed
- 36% of nets hung, 2% present but not hung
- 11% in very good, 23% in good and 23% in viable condition, 48% worn out
Documentation
18-month PDCU Smartphone survey process and screenshots (1,686 kb) (1,726 kb)18-month PDCU - Underlying data12-month PDCU
Summary
- Lack of clarity in the questionnaire meant some records had inconsistent data and were discarded from analysis
- 5,912 out of 12,872 households surveyed had 'clean' data. For these:
- 64-69% of nets hung, 31-36% of nets present but not hung or missing
- 49% in very good, 22% in good and 29% in viable condition
Documentation
12-month PDCU - Underlying data12-month PDCU Smartphone survey process and screenshots (3,115 kb)An example of an instructional video displayed to all householders as part of the PDCU12-month PDCU – Planning Document (254 kb)12-month PDCU – Technical Report (185 kb)6-month PDCU
Summary
- This was the first post-distribution monitoring conducted using electronic devices. Lack of clarity in the questionnaire meant some records had inconsistent data and were discarded from analysis
- 5,491 out of 9,393 households surveyed had 'clean' data. For these:
- 79% of nets hung, 21% present but not hung or missing
- 48% in very good, 18% in good and 35% in viable condition
Documentation
6-month PDCU - Underlying data6-month PDCU - Technical Report (183 kb)