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Table 6 Final linear model of pHI, Waspam, Nicaragua (n = 163 nets)

From: Evaluation of the durability and use of long‐lasting insecticidal nets in Nicaragua

Variable

Coefficient (95 % CI)

p-value

Intercept

1.336 (0.673–1.999)

< 0.001*

Collection time point (ref: six months)

 12 months

0.105 (-0.455–0.666)

0.71

 24 months

0.513 (-1.139–2.165)

0.54

 36 months

1.650 (0.817–2.485)

< 0.001*

No. of people sleeping in the home the night before the survey

(ref: 0–4 people)

 5–9 people

− 0.705 (− 1.280– − 0.130)

0.02*

 10 + people

− 0.179 (− 0.839–0.480)

0.59

Water source used to wash net

(ref: Piped water)

 Well water

0.026 (− 0.296–0.349)

0.87

 River water

0.345 (− 0.070–0.760)

0.10

Washed > 6 times

(ref: No)

 Yes

0.220 (− 0.081–0.521)

0.15

Washing method

(ref: By hand)

  

 Stone sink/river rock

− 0.203 (− 0.624–0.217)

0.34

 Wooden washboard

− 0.149 (− 0.568–0.269)

0.48

Interaction of collection time point and no. of people sleeping in the home

(ref: 6 months: 0–4 people)

 12 months: 5–9 people

1.347 (0.267–2.427)

0.01*

 24 months: 5–9 people

1.011 (− 0.682–2.704)

0.24

 36 months: 5–9 people

− 0.273 (− 1.184–0.637)

0.55

 24 months: 10 + people

0.794 (− 1.033–2.662)

0.39

 36 months: 10 + people

− 0.496 (− 1.553–0.561)

0.35

  1. * p < 0.05;
  2. R2 = 0.460, F-statistic 8.172, p-value = 3.457 × 10–13