Methods used for prevention of mosquito bites in homes
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Fasola community (N = 199)
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Soku community (N = 204)
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Total (%)
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Frequency (%)
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Frequency (%)
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Frequency (%)
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Killing of mosquitoes with broom
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79 (21.9)
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125 (28.0)
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204 (25.3)
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Mosquito coil
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93 (25.8)
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100 (22.3)
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193 (23.9)
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Electric fan
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54 (15.0)
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97 (21.7)
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151 (18.7)
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Insecticide sprays
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63 (17.5)
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33 (7.4)
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96 (11.9)
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Window/door screen
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33 (9.2)
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49 (11.0)
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82 (10.2)
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Insect repellant body cream
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14 (3.9)
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25 (5.6)
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39 (4.8)
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Insecticide treated bed-nets (ITN)
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22 (6.1)
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17 (3.8)
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39 (4.8)
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Mosquito candle
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2 (0.6)
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1 (0.2)
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3 (0.4)
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- ** Multiple responses allowed