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Table 5 Reasons for positive response towards lining colour as supplied by participants

From: Acceptability and effectiveness of a monofilament, polyethylene insecticide-treated wall lining for malaria control after six months in dwellings in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Positive aspect of colour

Huts

Houses

Decorative

20 % (4/20)

20 % (4/20)

Matches the wall colour

10 % (2/20)

10 % (2/20)

Attracts attention

10 % (2/20)

5 % (1/20)

Colour is not too bright

10 % (2/20)

15 % (3/20)

Not too visible against the wall

5 % (1/20)

N/A

No response

45 % (9/20)

50 % (10/20)