Table 2.
Knowledge of mothers/care givers of under five children about long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) (N = 1008)
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ever heard about LLINs | ||
| Yes | 1008 | 100.0 |
| No | 0 | 0.0 |
| What is a LLIN | ||
| Correct meaning | 1008 | 100.0 |
| Incorrect meaning | 0 | 0.0 |
| Advantages of LLINs that you knowa | ||
| Protect against mosquito bite | 1008 | 100.0 |
| Protect against malaria infection | 1008 | 100.0 |
| Protect against other insect bite | 1006 | 99.8 |
| People who sleep under LLINs are protected against mosquito bite, thereby prevent malaria infection in them | ||
| Yes | 1008 | 100.0 |
| No | 0 | 0 |
| Some people who sleep under a LLINs can still have malaria | ||
| Yes | 846 | 83.9 |
| No | 162 | 16.1 |
| LLINs protect a person from malaria infection for some years if used consistently | ||
| Yes | 886 | 87.9 |
| No | 122 | 12.1 |
| Dead mosquitoes on the ground are a good way to tell that your bed net is still effective | ||
| Yes | 887 | 88.0 |
| No | 121 | 121 |
| LLINs only prevent mosquito bites when used with certain types of beds | ||
| Yes | 31 | 3.1 |
| No | 977 | 96.9 |
| More expensive bed nets are more effective than less expensive or free bed nets | ||
| Yes | 15 | 1.5 |
| No | 995 | 98.5 |
| Knowledge categories | ||
| Good knowledge | 767 | 76.1 |
| Poor knowledge | 241 | 23.9 |
| Mean knowledge score | 5.79 ± 1.6 | |
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