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
- The PDCU is now underway
- 9,500 households will be visited
Documentation
18-month PDCU Smartphone survey process and screenshots (1,686 kb) (1,726 kb)12-month PDCU
Summary
- 12,872 households were visited
- Lack of clarity in the questionnaire meant some records had inconsistent data and were discarded from analysis
- 5,912 households had 'clean' data. Of these:
- 64-69% of 10,334 nets were hung
- 31-36% of the nets were 'present but not hung' or missing
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
- 9,393 households were visited
- Lack of clarity in the questionnaire meant some records had inconsistent data and were discarded from analysis
- 5,491 households had 'clean' data. Of these:
- 79% of 12,345 nets were hung
- 21% of the nets were 'present but not hung' or missing
Documentation
6-month PDCU - Underlying data6-month PDCU - Technical Report (183 kb)