Table 2 Physical characteristics and microclimatic conditions in sampled houses
Variables assessed | Category | Percentage (N) |
|---|---|---|
Wall type | Plastered brick walls | 1.0% (6) |
Mud walls | 50.5% (315) | |
Un-plastered brick walls | 48.6% (303) | |
Eave space | Closed | 25.3% (158) |
Open | 74.7% (466) | |
Roof type | Corrugated iron sheet | 39.4% (246) |
Grass-thatched | 60.6% (378) | |
Window covers | With netting screen | 25.3% (158) |
Without netting screen | 74.7% (466) | |
Door (observed from 6Â pm to 7Â pm) | Open | 63.9% (399) |
Tightly closed | 29.5% (184) | |
Partially closed | 6.6% (41) |