Situation analySiS

SITUATION ANAlySIS of ChIldreN in UgANdASTATISTICAl ABSTrACTpReGnAnT wOMen SLeepinG UndeR AninSeCTiCide TReATed neT (iTn)There has been marked increase in the use of ITNs by pregnantwomen, from 1% in 2000/01 to 47% in 2011 due to thedistribution of free ITNs to some communities.Rural women seem to be less likely to use an ITN during pregnancy than urban women.amoNg pregNaNt womeN aNd 15-49, perceNtage who slept uNder aN itNthe prevous Night of the surveySource: UBOS and Macro International, 2000–01 and 2007; UBOS and ICF International, 2012No region has achieved the Government target of 80%; theclosest is West Nile (72%) and Kampala 60%.East Central (26%), South-West (40%), and Central 1 and 2 require prioritised support.amoNg pregNaNt womeN aged 15-49, perceNtage who slept uNder aN itNby backgrouNd characteristics, 2011Source: UBOS and ICF International, 2012137