Table 4 Various reasons cited for non-use of LLINs by non-users (n = 3937)
Sl. no | Non-use category | Major reported reasons | Frequency, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Technical | Inadequate space | 43 (1.1) |
No place to hang the net | 12 (0.3) | ||
Home maintenance/painting | 133 (3.4) | ||
2. | Discomfort | Heat | 26 (0.7) |
Feel closed in | 44 (1.1) | ||
Non-habitual | 251 (6.4) | ||
Inconvenience | 5 (0.1) | ||
3. | Non-availability | Net not available | 1813 (46.1) |
Net washed | 125 (3.2) | ||
Net given away | 08 (0.2) | ||
Net was torn/worn out | 49 (1.2) | ||
4. | Social | Slept elsewhere | 30 (0.8) |
Due to guest at home | 9 (0.2) | ||
5. | Perceived mosquito density/malaria | Less mosquito density | 268 (6.8) |
No malaria now | 9 (0.2) | ||
6. | Use of mosquito control methods | Using fire/smoke | 129 (3.3) |
Using fans | 77 (2) | ||
Using blankets | 292 (7.4) | ||
Using coil/mosquito repellent | 6 (0.2) | ||
7. | Other | Use only during rainy season | 296 (7.5) |
Different use of LLIN | 48 (1.2) | ||
Do not know | 150 (3.8) | ||
Other | 114 (2.9) |