Table 4.
Various reasons cited for non-use of LLINs by non-users (n = 3937)
| Sl. no | Non-use category | Major reported reasons | Frequency, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Technical | Inadequate space | 43 (1.1) |
| No place to hang the net | 12 (0.3) | ||
| Home maintenance/painting | 133 (3.4) | ||
| 2. | Discomfort | Heat | 26 (0.7) |
| Feel closed in | 44 (1.1) | ||
| Non-habitual | 251 (6.4) | ||
| Inconvenience | 5 (0.1) | ||
| 3. | Non-availability | Net not available | 1813 (46.1) |
| Net washed | 125 (3.2) | ||
| Net given away | 08 (0.2) | ||
| Net was torn/worn out | 49 (1.2) | ||
| 4. | Social | Slept elsewhere | 30 (0.8) |
| Due to guest at home | 9 (0.2) | ||
| 5. | Perceived mosquito density/malaria | Less mosquito density | 268 (6.8) |
| No malaria now | 9 (0.2) | ||
| 6. | Use of mosquito control methods | Using fire/smoke | 129 (3.3) |
| Using fans | 77 (2) | ||
| Using blankets | 292 (7.4) | ||
| Using coil/mosquito repellent | 6 (0.2) | ||
| 7. | Other | Use only during rainy season | 296 (7.5) |
| Different use of LLIN | 48 (1.2) | ||
| Do not know | 150 (3.8) | ||
| Other | 114 (2.9) |