Table 2 Percent distribution of knowledge about net care and repair at endline
From: Impact of a behaviour change communication programme on net durability in eastern Uganda
Endline | P valueπ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Comparison N = 445 | Intervention N = 425 | ||
How can people take care of their nets?a | |||
Handle nets with care | 28.3 | 39.9 | 0.059 |
Keep away from flame or fire | 17.6 | 16.6 | 0.800 |
Keep away from rats | 11.4 | 21.3 | 0.007 |
Keep away from children | 15.5 | 29.3 | 0.003 |
Roll up or tie up when not in use | 51.1 | 57.0 | 0.215 |
Wash nets less often | 31.9 | 16.7 | 0.001 |
Wash nets with ordinary soap | 73.9 | 62.0 | 0.014 |
Dry nets in shade | 52.7 | 61.2 | 0.080 |
Repair holes | 10.3 | 58.5 | <0.001 |
What is the recommended way to repair a net?a | |||
Repair holes immediately | 6.2 | 21.8 | <0.001 |
Sew | 64.6 | 79.8 | 0.007 |
Tie | 29.4 | 41.9 | 0.020 |
Patch | 2.2 | 13.1 | <0.001 |
Do not know | 16.5 | 0.3 | <0.001 |
Composite attitude index | |||
Poor/average attitude | 60.5 | 37.3 | <0.001 |
Positive attitude | 29.5 | 30.9 | |
Very positive attitude | 10.0 | 31.8 | |