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Optimising sleep quality inside insecticide treated mosquito nets in hot overnight environments
Objectives
To determine how fans can be used to improve thermal comfort and sleep quality within the bed net enclosure by simulating real-world conditions.
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Rationale and Abstract
Nine-five percent of all Malaria transmission occurs within the African region, causing approximately 600 000 deaths per year. Insecticide-treated bed nets are one of the primary interventions used to stop the spread of malaria. However, sensations of feeling too hot to sleep comfortably is the primary reason for not using bed nets.
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Date
Dec 2022
Total Project Funding
$904,060
Funding Details
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australia, Australia
Grant ID: 2020782
AUD 1.24M
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