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Table 4 Frequency of reported mosquito bite prevention measures (n = 100)

From: A survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding malaria and bed nets on Bubaque Island, Guinea-Bissau

Bite prevention method

Frequency

95% confidence intervals

Bed nets

97

91.5—99.0

Clearing standing water

74

64.6–81.6

Closing doors/windows at night

38

29.1–47.8

Burning dung

22

15.0–31.1

Avoiding mosquito-infested areas

20

13.3–28.9

Wearing long clothes

18

11.7–26.7

Staying indoors

5

2.2–11.2

Repellent smoke

3

1.0–8.5

Repellent spray

1

0.2–5.4

Window screens

1

0.2–5.4

None

1

0.2–5.4