Introduction: Proper utilization of LLINs for under five years children prevents malaria
episodes and reduces malaria related morbidity and mortality in the community. The main
objective of this evaluation was to evaluate the contribution of LLINs uses in prevention
of malaria for children below five years in West district Zanzibar; while the specific
objectives were: to assess level of LLINs utilization for under five years children in West
district, to assess community knowledge and attitude towards utilization of Long Lasting
Insecticide Nets ( LLINs) for prevention of malaria in under five children, and to assess
modality used by the programme on distribution of LLINs in the community.
Method: Descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods were used with a sample size of
151 study respondents of which 141 were household members, six health care providers,
two District Health Management Team members and two community leaders.