Table 2 Population knowledge and behaviour about malaria in Makenene

Heard about malaria

Yes

413

100

No

0

0

Mode of transmission of malaria

Mosquito bites

391

94.67

Dirt

13

3.15

Other

6

1.45

No idea

3

0.73

Mosquito bites at home

Yes

387

93.70

No

26

6.30

Preventive measures^a

Using mosquito nets

381

92.25

Using insecticides spray/coil

84

20.34

Using nets on windows

20

4.84

Nothing

11

2.66

Period of use of mosquito nets

Rainy season

62

16.15

Dry season

15

3.91

Regularly

299

77.86

Rarely

8

2.08

Origin of bed nets used

Bought

73

18.91

Freely acquired by MoH^b

281

72.80

Donation other than MoH^c

32

9.29

Reasons for not using mosquito nets regularly

Forgetfulness

62

14.19

Heat

72

16.47

Absence of mosquito nets

286

65.45

Other^d

17

3.89

Age of bed nets used

 < 6 months

36

9.33

[6 to 12 months]

41

10.62

[1 to 2 years]

77

19.95

 > 2 years

232

60.10

Presence of holes on bed nets

No

122

31.85

Yes

261

68.15