Table 3 Knowledge and attitude of respondents regarding transmission and preventive methods of malaria, Shewa Robit Town, northeastern Ethiopia, 2011
Variables | Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Mode of transmission | Through mosquito bite | 130(95.6) |
| Â | Through bodily contact with patients | 15 (11.0) |
| Â | Via respiratory route | 4(2.9) |
| Â | By flies | 2(1.5) |
Preventive methods | Take tablets | 151(53.2) |
| Â | House spray with insecticide | 224(78.9) |
| Â | Drain stagnant water | 239(84.2) |
| Â | Clear the vegetation | 130(45.8) |
| Â | Use of mosquito net | 266(93.7) |
| Â | Fumigation | 149(52.5) |
| Â | Closing windows and doors | 166(58.4) |
Advantage of mosquito nets | Protect from mosquito bite | 248(87.3) |
| Â | Avoid getting malaria | 201(70.8) |
| Â | Protect from other insects | 148(52.1) |
| Â | Sleep better | 80 (28.2) |
| Â | Warmer | 27 (9.5) |