Table 3.
Practices of respondents regarding the use of iodized salt
| Practices of Respondents (n = 263) | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Duration of use of iodized salt | |
| Less than 5 years | 130(49.5) |
| From 6-10 years | 94(35.7) |
| From 11-15 years | 20(7.6) |
| 16 years and above | 9(3.4) |
| Cannot remember | 10(3.8) |
| Type/Nature of salt used | |
| Coarse | 15(5.7) |
| Granular | 13(5.0) |
| Fine | 235(89.3) |
| Brand names of salt used by respondents | |
| Selfin | 10(3.8) |
| Annapurna | 49(18.6) |
| Unknown | 204(77.6) |
| Type of container used to store salt at home | |
| Container with a lid | 165(62.6) |
| Container without a lid | 30(11.5) |
| Polythene bag | 38(14.5) |
| Rubber sachet | 30(11.5) |