Table 2 Availability, net hanging status physical condition and reported use of LLIN
Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Currently have LLIN (n = 1642) | ||
Yes | 1586 | 96.6 |
No | 56 | 3.4 |
Number of LLIN available (n = 1586) | ||
1 | 145 | 9.1 |
2 | 756 | 47.7 |
3 | 579 | 36.5 |
4 or more nets | 106 | 6.7 |
One LLIN available for every 2 household members (universal coverage) | ||
Yes | 1259 | 79.4 |
No | 327 | 20.6 |
How LLIN was procured | ||
It was distributed free | 1574 | 99.2 |
It was bought | 12 | 0.8 |
LLIN currently hanged and in use (n = 1586) | ||
None | 165 | 10.4 |
1 | 613 | 38.7 |
2 | 631 | 39.8 |
3 | 148 | 9.3 |
4 or more nets | 29 | 1.8 |
Who usually sleeps under the LLIN in this household (n = 1586)a | ||
Men | 806 | 50.8 |
Women | 1238 | 78.1 |
Children | 1379 | 84.0 |
Child < 5 years reportedly slept under LLIN last night | ||
Yes | 1331 | 83.9 |
No | 255 | 16.1 |
How long ago was the oldest LLIN obtained | ||
< 12 | 526 | 33.2 |
12–23 | 665 | 41.9 |
24–35 | 320 | 20.2 |
≥ 36 | 75 | 4.7 |
Cleanliness of the net | ||
Clean | 1390 | 87.6 |
Dirty (dusty or stained) | 196 | 12.4 |
Physical integrity of the net | ||
No holes | 1226 | 77.3 |
At least one hole present | 360 | 22.7 |
How LLIN was hanged (n = 1421) | ||
Tied to nails on wall with string or rope | 1139 | 80.2 |
Tied to ceiling with string or rope | 282 | 19.8 |