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Table 2 Characteristics of migrant worker shelters (N = 16)

From: Malaria prevention and treatment in migrant agricultural workers in Dangur district, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia: social and behavioural aspects

Shelter characteristics

Number (%)

Material of roof:

 Grass

10 (63)

 Thatch

1 (6)

 Iron sheet

4 (25)

 Other

1 (6)

Eaves:

 Open

15 (94)

 Closed

1 (6)

Material of wall:

 Grass

7 (44)

 Plastered

1 (6)

 Other (Bamboo, iron sheet, plastic)

8 (50)

Source of drinking water:

 Surface water

12 (75)

 Protected well

1 (6)

 Hand dug well

3 (19)