Table 2.
Women's knowledge of malaria transmission and its preventability, by some sociodemographic environmental factors of Kersa district, 2010
| Variables (n=2463) | n | Communicable frequency (%) | Preventable frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age category of women | |||
| 15–29 years | 922 | 485 (52.6) | 722 (78.1) |
| 30–44 years | 984 | 624 (63.4) | 812 (82.9) |
| ≥45 years | 557 | 304 (54.6) | 420 (75.1) |
| Level of education of women | |||
| Illiterate (no formal education) | 2,105 | 1,202 (57.1) | 1,675 (79.4) |
| Grades 1 to 4 | 170 | 88 (51.8) | 123 (72.4) |
| Grades≥5 | 188 | 123 (65.4) | 156 (84.8) |
| Radio possession of household | |||
| Yes | 1,014 | 547 (53.9) | 782 (76.9) |
| No | 1,449 | 866 (59.8) | 1,172 (81.1) |
| Place of residence | |||
| Urban | 326 | 121 (37.1) | 168 (51.4) |
| Rural | 2,137 | 1,292 (60.5) | 1,786 (83.6) |
| Altitude above sea level | |||
| ≤2,000 m | 514 | 366 (71.2) | 420 (81.2) |
| >2,000 m | 1,949 | 1,047 (53.7) | 1,534 (78.8) |