This indicator reflects the proportion of pregnant women who utilized any form of mosquito net, whether treated or untreated, during the night preceding the survey. It serves as a crucial measure of efforts to mitigate the risks of malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases during a vulnerable period. By capturing both treated and untreated net usage, this data not only highlights the availability and accessibility of mosquito nets but also the potential gaps in effective malaria prevention strategies. Furthermore, understanding the implications of net utilization among pregnant women can inform public health interventions aimed at increasing awareness, accessibility, and education on the significance of using insecticide-treated nets for safeguarding maternal and fetal health.
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