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Table 2 Selected determinants of voucher redemption rates and bed net use, with data sources

From: Mass distribution of free insecticide-treated nets do not interfere with continuous net distribution in Tanzania

Variable

Years available

Hypothesized effect on outcome

Source

Retailer-clinic Ratio

2005-2011

Increase in the ratio will increase redemption rates

MEDA

Average top-up price

2005-2011

Increase in top-up price will decrease redemption rates

NMCP

Under-5 coverage campaign (U5CC)

2009-2010

Free net campaign will decrease redemption rates

MEDA

Universal coverage Campaign (UCC)

2010-2011

Free net campaign will decrease redemption rates

MEDA

Prevalence of malaria

2007, 2012

Higher prevalence will increase redemption rates

THMIS

Exposure to mass media

2010

Higher exposure to media will increase redemption rates

TDHS

Relative wealth index (of region versus national average)

2010

Increase in wealth index will increase redemption rates

TDHS

  1. MEDA: Mennonite Economic Development Associates; NMCP: National Malaria Control Programme; THMIS: Tanzania HIV/AIDS Malaria Indicator Survey; TDHS: Tanzania Demography and Health Survey.