Knowledge of malaria influences the use of insecticide treated nets but not intermittent presumptive treatment by pregnant women in Tanzania

Table 2 Socio-economic breakdown of population.

		n/293	%
Age	15–19	49	17
	20–29	185	63
	30+	59	20
Gravidity	Primigravidae	124	42
	Mutigravidae	169	58
Residence	Urban	124	42
	Rural	169	58
Education	None	44	15
	Primary	217	74
	Secondary +	32	11
Marital status	Married	207	71
	Unmarried	86	29
Travel time to MCH	< 1 hour	252	86
	1–2 hours	20	7
	>2 hours	21	7
Household ownership	Radio	264	90
	Bicycle	224	76
	TV	16	5
	M/phone	13	4
	Bednet	245	83
Religion	Christian	104	35
	Moslem	189	65
Main source of health information	Community	36	12
	Health workers	83	28
	Media	174	59
Used IPTp-SP	Once	166	57
	Twice	34	12
Used bednet	Yes	207	71
Used ITN	Yes	141	48
Health education MCH	Yes	133	45
Knowledge score	Low	86	29
	Medium	110	38
	High	97	33

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