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Table 4 Distribution of holes in long-lasting insecticidal nets inspected in study villages

From: Evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in Eastern India

Village

No. of LLINs surveyed

No. of LLINs with holes (%)

Distribution of holes on net panels (%)

Mean no of open seams

Nets with any repairs (%)

Holes with any repairs (%)

Roof

Upper

Lower

TH

27

21 (79)

18

27

54

0.14

0.00

0.00

FH

48

31 (65)

8

22

70

0.00

4.08

1.11

PL

54

25 (46)

10

39

51

0.01

7.41

6.55

  1. LLINs long-lasting insecticidal nets, TH, hilltop; FH, foothill; PL, plain