Table 4 Dengue prevention practices reported by the respondents in the survey (n = 231)
Variable | n | % (95% C.I.) |
|---|---|---|
Mosquito bite prevention practices: | ||
Mosquito nets | 223 | 99.1 (97.8 - 100) |
Mosquito coils, mats and liquid vapourisers | 94 | 41.8 (33.3 - 50.3) |
Indoor insecticide spraying | 80 | 35.6 (24.5 - 46.6) |
Fans | 23 | 10.2 (5.9 - 14.5) |
Clothing | 13 | 5.8 (1.6 – 10.0) |
Personal mosquito repellents | 8 | 3.6 (1.0 - 6.2) |
Window and door screens | 1 | 0.4 (0–1.4) |
Methods to eradicate Aedes breeding sites: | ||
Covering water containers | 114 | 50.7 (37.3 - 64.0) |
Cleaning water containers regularly | 105 | 46.7 (32.7 - 60.7) |
Treated water in water containers | 60 | 26.7 (15.8 - 37.5) |
Not store water | 52 | 23.1 (13.3 - 32.9) |
Cut down vegetation around the home | 43 | 19.1 (10.5 - 27.7) |
Dispose old tyres | 25 | 11.1 (4.1 - 18.1) |