Table 2 Respondents’ knowledge of ITN
Insecticide-treated net (ITN) use and care | Response | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Correct | Incorrect | I don’t know | ||||
n | (%) | n | (%) | n | (%) | |
Are you aware of ITN? | 305 | (80.3) | 48 | (12.6) | 27 | (7.1) |
ITNs are used to keep mosquitoes away | 320 | (84.2) | 43 | (11.3) | 17 | (4.5) |
ITNs are used to keep rats away | 200 | (52.6) | 153 | (40.3) | 27 | (7.1) |
ITNs are more effective compared to plain nets | 225 | (59.2) | 110 | (28.9) | 45 | (11.8) |
The chemicals on an ITN can be dangerous to one who sleeps under it | 133 | (35.0) | 192 | (50.5) | 55 | (14.5) |
ITNs should be washed after every 1Â month | 110 | (28.9) | 225 | (59.2) | 45 | (11.8) |
ITNs nets should be washed after every 3–4 months | 99 | (26.1) | 198 | (52.1) | 83 | (21.8) |
ITNs should be washed after every 6Â months | 248 | (65.3) | 36 | (9.5) | 96 | (25.3) |
ITNs should be washed with water and ordinary soap only | 206 | (54.2) | 129 | (33.9) | 45 | (11.8) |
ITNs should be washed with water and detergent | 135 | (35.5) | 205 | (53.9) | 40 | (10.5) |
ITNs should be dried under the shade after washing | 233 | (61.3) | 112 | (29.5) | 35 | (9.2) |
ITNs should be dried under the sun after washing | 157 | (41.3) | 184 | (48.4) | 39 | (10.3) |