Table 1 Characteristics of long-lasting insecticidal nets, 3 months after a mass distribution campaign, Uganda, 2021 (n = 15,426 LLINs)
Characteristic variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
LLIN texture | ||
 Polyester | 6,189 | 40.1 |
 Polyethylene | 2,542 | 15.4 |
 Polyester and polyethylene | 4,866 | 31.5 |
 Not sure | 1,829 | 13.0 |
LLIN source | ||
 Mass distribution 2020/21 | 12,260 | 79.5 |
 Mass distribution 2017 | 2,201 | 14.3 |
 Antenatal clinic | 505 | 3.3 |
 Self-purchased | 271 | 1.8 |
 Others | 90 | 0.6 |
 Unknown | 99 | 0.6 |
LLIN age | ||
 New (< 3 months) | 11,101 | 71.9 |
 3–12 months | 1,583 | 10.3 |
  > 12–24 months | 398 | 2.6 |
  > 24 months | 2,195 | 14.2 |
 Unknown | 149 | 1.0 |