From: Evaluation of the durability of long‐lasting insecticidal nets in Guatemala
18 months n = 249 | 24 months n = 266 | 32 months n = 229 | |
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LLIN used at least once to sleep (n, %)a | 231 (93) | 257 (96) | 217 (95) |
LLIN used the night before the survey (n, %) | 171 (74) | 203 (79) | 154 (71) |
LLIN used every night during the week before the survey (n, %) | 189 (82) | 208 (81) | 167 (77) |
LLIN used year-round (n, %) | 205 (89) | 215 (84) | 178 (82) |
LLIN tucked under bed at night (n, %) | 213 (92) | 241 (94) | 194 (89) |
LLIN observed at time of survey, among LLIN used at least once to sleep | |||
Hanging loose over sleeping place (n, %) | 66 (29) | 87 (34) | 69 (32) |
Hanging tied in knot (n, %) | 17 (7) | 33 (13) | 35 (16) |
Hanging folded (n, %) | 37 (16) | 28 (11) | 24 (11) |
Visible but not hanging (n, %) | 13 (6) | 15 (6) | 10 (5) |
Stored away (n, %) | 53 (23) | 56 (22) | 60 (28) |
Hanging next to the wall (n, %) | 45 (19) | 38 (15) | 19 (9) |
Washing activities, among LLIN used at least once to sleep | |||
Ever washed b (n, %) | 204 (88) | 237 (92) | 209 (96) |
Bed net washed < 1 month ago (n, %) | 128 (63) | 131 (55) | 121(58) |
When washed, soaked (n, %) | 130 (64) | 147 (62) | 126 (60) |
Detergent used (n, %) | 148 (72) | 189 (80) | 163 (78) |
When washed, scrubbed hard (n, %) | 127(62) | 122 (51) | 97(46) |
Dried outside in the sun (n, %) | 143 (70) | 163 (69) | 126 (60) |
Dried outside in the shade (n, %) | 54 (26) | 70 (30) | 75 (36) |
Dried inside (n, %) | 5 (2) | 3 (2) | 4 (2) |