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Article History

Received: 14 August 2024

Accepted: 7 November 2024

First Online: 23 November 2024

Declarations

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: An information consent form, translated into the local language, was provided to the heads of households. Furthermore, informed consent was obtained from the volunteer mosquito collectors. The mosquito collectors were exclusively male individuals between the ages of 18 and 40, members of the local community, who were recruited and trained for this role. Collectors were permitted to withdraw from the trial at any time. They were subject to regular examination by a study physician for clinical indications of malaria while participating in the study. In the event of a positive diagnosis, they were referred to the nearest local health centre for free treatment. Furthermore, mosquito collectors were afforded free access to malaria diagnosis and treatment for a period of up to 1 month following the conclusion of the study. A study physician at the local public health facility was responsible for the administration of all medical care under the project. Spray operators were required to be male, at least 18 years of age, physically fit, and in good health. They were also expected to have no obvious disabilities that would limit their mobility and to possess sufficient literacy in French to enable them to follow all insecticide handling procedures in a safe manner. Prior to their participation in the study, all participants, including heads of households and mosquito collectors, provided written informed consent. Furthermore, this study was approved by the ethics committee and registered under the number 15-2021/CEIRES on April 6, 2021.

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: The authors declare no competing interests.