Table 2 Malaria prevention practice by participants, IPC, Kenya
Prevention Practice | Total (N = 34) |
|---|---|
Had a Bed net Before this Campaign | 20 (58.8%) |
How do you protect against malaria? | Â |
Use bed net | 32 (94.1%) |
Clean up household environment | 3 (8.8%) |
Eliminate standing water | 3 (8.8%) |
Eliminate mosquitoes | 2 (5.9%) |
Use tablets or drugs | 6 (17.6%) |
Something else | 3 (8.8%) |
Who uses the net received from campaign? | Â |
Self | 30 (88.2%) |
Other | 3 (8.8%) |
Not mentioned | 1 (2.9%) |
Benefits of using a bed net | Â |
Does not get sick from malaria anymore | 23 (67.6%) |
Keeps mosquitoes and bugs away | 14 (41.2%) |
Warmth | 6 (17.6%) |
Mentioned something positive | 30 (88.2%) |
Mentioned complications of using bed net | Â |
Self | 2 (5.9%) |
In others | 2 (5.9%) |