Published December 31, 2025 | Version v1

Intra-urban disparities in the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets and spatial vulnerability to malaria in two neighborhoods of Korhogo: Soba and Natio- Ko Badara (Côte d'Ivoire)

  • 1. Animal Biology Department of Peleforo Gon Coulibaly University, Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire.
  • 2. Tropical Geography Institute, Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Côte d'Ivoire.
  • 3. Animal and Fisheries resources Department, University of San Pedro, Côte d'Ivoire.
  • 4. Animal Production Department, Nangui Abrogoua University, Côte d'Ivoire.

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This study analyses intra-urban disparities in the ownership, use and perception of long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets (LLINs) in the fight against malaria in two neighbourhoods with different typologies in the city of Korhogo: Soba and Natio-kobadara. Using geolocated household surveys and spatial analyses (Moran's Index and LISA), we identified areas of vulnerability where effective protection remains insufficient despite good reported coverage. The results reveal a discrepancy between ownership, habitual use and actual use, and show that underprotected households are mainly located near the low-lying areas of the neighbourhoods. These observations highlight the need for a territorialized control strategy integrating behavioural communication and geographic targeting.

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