Table 4 Proportion of long-lasting insecticide nets in good, acceptable, or torn condition over time, as defined by the proportional hole index in Ethiopia
Category defined by pHI | 6 months N = 833 n (%) | 12 months N = 410 n (%) | 18 months N = 159 n (%) | 24 months N = 39 n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Good (0–64) | 610 (73.2) | 243 (59.3) | 63 (39.6) | 14 (35.9) |
Acceptable (65–642) | 100 (12.0) | 82 (9.8) | 45 (28.3) | 16 (41.0) |
Torn (> 643) | 123 (14.8) | 85 (20.7) | 51 (32.1) | 9 (23.1) |
LLINs present at all follow-up visits, n = 39 | ||||
Good (0–64) | 34 (87.2) | 29 (74.4) | 19 (48.7) | 14 (35.9) |
Acceptable (65–642) | 4 (10.3) | 6 (15.4) | 13 (33.3) | 16 (41.0) |
Torn (> 643) | 1 (2.6) | 4 (10.3) | 7 (17.9) | 9 (23.1) |