Table 1.

Behaviour change intervention messages

Issue to address identified in formative research	Key message for BCC
Specific sources of damage to nets	Fold or tie net away when not in use to keep out of reach of children, do not let children play with the net
	To avoid attracting rodents, do not soil a net with food, keep food away from nets
	Like a newborn baby, nets need to be handled with care
Lack of clarity on what are and how to carry out the concrete care and repair behaviours	You can tie, patch or stitch holes in nets
	Wash nets only when dirty and no more than once every three months, wash gently with mild soap
Making net care and repair a priority and incorporating into household routines	Nets are valuable and worth the time to care and repair
	A torn net can still be effective if repaired
	Repair small holes immediately
	When laying out the net for the evening, inspect it regularly for holes
	Holes in your net are like holes in your fence; if thieves (mosquitoes) can enter they may steal your health, money, sound sleep, and even your life