@article{10.11648/j.ejpm.20190702.11,
  author = {Akubue Augustine Uchenna and Nnanke Etimita and Akubue Ngozika Peace and Obi Ikechukwu Vincent and Emeka Onugu and Maureen Uchechi Ugochuku and Ani Chinwetalu and Koton Ewa Okoi and Nsa Grace Bassey and Inyang Asibong and Joseph Bassey and Iwara Iwara and Cecelia Iwara and Asuquo Ekwe and Beta Edu and Essienanwan Ekpenyong and Joseph Akem Ingwu and Igbo Uche and Nkiru Calista Ukor and Nwali Okata James and Ezeugwu Peter Ogbonna and Chine Paul Udoka and Bala Mohammed and Ebonyi Isaiah and Dominic Ojiabor Abonyi},
  title = {Quality Micro-Planning Processes - Key Strategy for Achieving High Quality LLINs Campaign: Pilot Report from Cross-River State Nigeria},
  journal = {European Journal of Preventive Medicine},
  volume = {7},
  number = {2},
  pages = {32-39},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ejpm.20190702.11},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejpm.20190702.11},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ejpm.20190702.11},
  abstract = {Background: Nigeria is one of the two epicenters of malaria transmission across the globe and contributes to 40 percent global malaria burden. The LLINs distribution campaign is one of the significant and nationally acceptable strategic routes of delivering nets to the entire population across the country. Micro planning of the campaign has been completed in the state in readiness for LLINs 2019 distribution campaign. This study therefore tends to highlight the achievements of this concluded micro-planning processes in identifying all the campaigns needs and challenges while plan and proffer solutions to achieve the high quality campaign outcomes. Study design: This is a qualitative study involving the engagement of all RBM stakeholders. It entailed desk reviews, meetings, community engagements, development and adaptation of programme tools, quantification, estimation of all the campaign needs using the WHO standardized estimates and inauguration of formed campaign work streams required for quality LLINs campaign implementations. Average volume of a bale of 0.14cubic meter, minimum volume of 120% of expected space considering the 20% handling area within the store facility and average access door space of >2.95sq meter) were used as standards for estimation. All variables were analyzed using Microsoft excel package and Health Mappers. Results: Comprehensive Advocacy, logistic and training plans that included and defined the roles and expectations of all the many stakeholders were developed. Micro plan population of 4,251,387 for 2019 with 2,361,882 LLINs, 6.613.3 m3 and handling areas requirement of 1,322m3 were estimated. A total of 11,864 personnel with their responsibilities were identified and trained including estimated costs of NGN387,143,880 at unit operational cost of NGN 166.34 for the delivery of 1 LLIN to the household. Advocacy kits with print materials for the campaign were pre-tested by health educator and identified programme challenges were highlighted. Conclusion: This study therefore underscores the importance of good micro-planning process for high quality LLINs campaign as recommended by WHO for the achievement of LLINs universal coverage.},
 year = {2019}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Quality Micro-Planning Processes - Key Strategy for Achieving High Quality LLINs Campaign: Pilot Report from Cross-River State Nigeria
AU  - Akubue Augustine Uchenna
AU  - Nnanke Etimita
AU  - Akubue Ngozika Peace
AU  - Obi Ikechukwu Vincent
AU  - Emeka Onugu
AU  - Maureen Uchechi Ugochuku
AU  - Ani Chinwetalu
AU  - Koton Ewa Okoi
AU  - Nsa Grace Bassey
AU  - Inyang Asibong
AU  - Joseph Bassey
AU  - Iwara Iwara
AU  - Cecelia Iwara
AU  - Asuquo Ekwe
AU  - Beta Edu
AU  - Essienanwan Ekpenyong
AU  - Joseph Akem Ingwu
AU  - Igbo Uche
AU  - Nkiru Calista Ukor
AU  - Nwali Okata James
AU  - Ezeugwu Peter Ogbonna
AU  - Chine Paul Udoka
AU  - Bala Mohammed
AU  - Ebonyi Isaiah
AU  - Dominic Ojiabor Abonyi
Y1  - 2019/05/15
PY  - 2019
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejpm.20190702.11
DO  - 10.11648/j.ejpm.20190702.11
T2  - European Journal of Preventive Medicine
JF  - European Journal of Preventive Medicine
JO  - European Journal of Preventive Medicine
SP  - 32
EP  - 39
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2330-8230
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejpm.20190702.11
AB  - Background: Nigeria is one of the two epicenters of malaria transmission across the globe and contributes to 40 percent global malaria burden. The LLINs distribution campaign is one of the significant and nationally acceptable strategic routes of delivering nets to the entire population across the country. Micro planning of the campaign has been completed in the state in readiness for LLINs 2019 distribution campaign. This study therefore tends to highlight the achievements of this concluded micro-planning processes in identifying all the campaigns needs and challenges while plan and proffer solutions to achieve the high quality campaign outcomes. Study design: This is a qualitative study involving the engagement of all RBM stakeholders. It entailed desk reviews, meetings, community engagements, development and adaptation of programme tools, quantification, estimation of all the campaign needs using the WHO standardized estimates and inauguration of formed campaign work streams required for quality LLINs campaign implementations. Average volume of a bale of 0.14cubic meter, minimum volume of 120% of expected space considering the 20% handling area within the store facility and average access door space of >2.95sq meter) were used as standards for estimation. All variables were analyzed using Microsoft excel package and Health Mappers. Results: Comprehensive Advocacy, logistic and training plans that included and defined the roles and expectations of all the many stakeholders were developed. Micro plan population of 4,251,387 for 2019 with 2,361,882 LLINs, 6.613.3 m3 and handling areas requirement of 1,322m3 were estimated. A total of 11,864 personnel with their responsibilities were identified and trained including estimated costs of NGN387,143,880 at unit operational cost of NGN 166.34 for the delivery of 1 LLIN to the household. Advocacy kits with print materials for the campaign were pre-tested by health educator and identified programme challenges were highlighted. Conclusion: This study therefore underscores the importance of good micro-planning process for high quality LLINs campaign as recommended by WHO for the achievement of LLINs universal coverage.
VL  - 7
IS  - 2
ER  - 

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