Table 2.
Knowledge and perception of households about ITNs and malaria transmission in Harari National Regional State, eastern Ethiopia, 2012
| Characteristics | n = 784 no(%) |
|---|---|
| At least one family member infected with malaria in past one year | |
| Yes | 137(17.5%) |
| No | 647(82.5) |
| Knowledge of respondent about use ITN | |
| Repeal mosquito (avoidance of biting of mosquitoes) | 479(61.1) |
| Kill mosquito | 306 (39) |
| Prevent malaria | 497(63.4) |
| Kill fleas/bugs | 68(8.7) |
| Protect person from dust/dirt | 8(1.0) |
| I don't know | 14(1.8) |
| Other | 1(0.1) |
| Can someone get malaria while sleeping under ITNs | |
| Yes | 126(16.9) |
| No | 614 (83.1) |
| Knowledge about malaria transmission by mosquito bite | |
| Yes | 599(76.6) |
| No | 185(23.6) |