Table 2 Knowledge of mothers/care givers of under five children about long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) (N = 1008)
Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Ever heard about LLINs | ||
Yes | 1008 | 100.0 |
No | 0 | 0.0 |
What is a LLIN | ||
Correct meaning | 1008 | 100.0 |
Incorrect meaning | 0 | 0.0 |
Advantages of LLINs that you knowa | ||
Protect against mosquito bite | 1008 | 100.0 |
Protect against malaria infection | 1008 | 100.0 |
Protect against other insect bite | 1006 | 99.8 |
People who sleep under LLINs are protected against mosquito bite, thereby prevent malaria infection in them | ||
Yes | 1008 | 100.0 |
No | 0 | 0 |
Some people who sleep under a LLINs can still have malaria | ||
Yes | 846 | 83.9 |
No | 162 | 16.1 |
LLINs protect a person from malaria infection for some years if used consistently | ||
Yes | 886 | 87.9 |
No | 122 | 12.1 |
Dead mosquitoes on the ground are a good way to tell that your bed net is still effective | ||
Yes | 887 | 88.0 |
No | 121 | 121 |
LLINs only prevent mosquito bites when used with certain types of beds | ||
Yes | 31 | 3.1 |
No | 977 | 96.9 |
More expensive bed nets are more effective than less expensive or free bed nets | ||
Yes | 15 | 1.5 |
No | 995 | 98.5 |
Knowledge categories | ||
Good knowledge | 767 | 76.1 |
Poor knowledge | 241 | 23.9 |
Mean knowledge score | 5.79 ± 1.6 | |