Table 2.
Household members jigger experience and infestation
| Characteristics | Frequencies (n=271) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Household Members Ever Suffer Jigger Infestation: | ||
| Yes | 239 | 88.2 |
| Households reported with jiggers infested persons: | ||
| Yes | 64 | 23.6 |
| Number of household members infested | ||
| 1 Member | 40 | 14.8 |
| 2 Members | 19 | 7.0 |
| 3 Members | 4 | 1.5 |
| 5 Members | 1 | 0.3 |
| Number of households with jiggers infested persons seen during the study: | ||
| Yes | 51 | 18.8 |
| Number of infested household members | ||
| 1Person | 32 | 11.8 |
| 2 Persons | 15 | 5.5 |
| 3 Persons | 4 | 1.5 |