Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of LLINs enrolled by net type
| Characteristic | Permanet N = 499 n (%) | Olyset N = 500 n (%) | All LLINs N = 999 n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITN used last night* | 466/498 (93.6) | 449/498 (90.2) | 915/996 (91.9) |
| Presence of any holes | 339 (67.9) | 353 (70.6) | 692 (69.3) |
| Presence of burns | 33 (6.6) | 22 (4.4) | 55 (5.5) |
| Median number of burns (interquartile range [IQR]) | 3 (1–5) | 2 (1–3) | 2 (1–5) |
| Presence of repairs | 36 (7.2) | 32 (6.4) | 68 (6.8) |
| Median number of repairs (IQR) | 1 (1–2) | 1 (1–2) | 1 (1–2) |
| Ever washed* | 362/422 (85.8) | 347/439 (79.0) | 709/861 (82.3) |
| Used over a reed mat* | 93/493 (18.9) | 147/482 (30.5) | 240/975 (24.6) |
* Permanet versus Olyset, Chi square p ≤ 0.05