Table 1 Use of datasets from MTC Field Studies
From: Simulation of malaria epidemiology and control in the highlands of western Kenya
Study | Timeframe | Study population | Type and purpose of data used |
|---|---|---|---|
Community-based cohort | May 2009 – June 2010 | 3235 people of all ages above 6 months | Monthly malaria prevalence for model validation Coverage levels of LLINs and IRS for model simulation |
Community-based cross sectional | February 2009 | 2607 individuals | Coverage levels of LLINs and IRS for district-level sensitivity analysis |
Community-based cross sectional | July 2009 | 3587 individuals | Â |
4 x 4 Latin square entomological | 2009 - 2010 | 8 households | Vector species distribution for transmission model |
Pyrethrum spray catch entomological | September 2009 - present | 200 households | Indoor vs. outdoor vector biting behaviour in areas with or without indoor residual spraying and/or insecticide treated nets |
Weather station | Continuous | Kogalo Primary School, Kowuor Location, Rachuonyo South | Seasonality of rainfall and temperature to adjust entomological parameters |