Table 3 Housing characteristics of the study population
Housing characteristics | Total (%) | RDT-positive (%) |
|---|---|---|
Roofing Ceiling | ||
 Yes | 1444 (83.0) | 332 (23.0) |
 No | 295 (17.0) | 100 (33.9) |
Open eaves | ||
 Yes | 429 (24.7) | 130 (30.3) |
 No | 1310 (75.3) | 302 (23.1) |
Screened doors | ||
 Yes | 1097 (63.1) | 242 (22.1) |
 No | 642 (36.9) | 190 (29.6) |
Screened windows | ||
 Yes | 1336 (76.8) | 304 (22.8) |
 No | 403 (23.2) | 128 (31.8) |
Domestic animals in household | ||
 Yes | 421 (24.2) | 127 (30.2) |
 No | 1318 (75.8) | 305 (23.1) |
Building material | ||
 Mud | 271 (15.6) | 82 (30.3) |
 Bricks | 313 (18.0) | 86 (27.5) |
 Cement blocks | 1155 (66.4) | 264 (22.9) |
Roofing Material | ||
 Galvanized roofing sheet | 1699 (99.0) | 420 (24.7) |
 Thatch roof | 17 (1.0) | 6 (35.3) |
Staying close to stagnant waters | ||
 Yes | 431 (24.8) | 131 (30.4) |
 No | 1308 (75.2) | 301 (23.0) |
Staying close to bushes | ||
 Yes | 871 (50.1) | 237 (27.2) |
 No | 868 (49.9) | 195 (22.5) |