Table 4 Net care practices and sleeping habits among all respondents
From: Lessons from the implementation of LLIN distribution campaign in Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria
Characteristics | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Net washing practices | ||
Never washed LLIN | 68 | 36 |
Wash LLIN monthly | 30 | 16 |
Weekly | 22 | 12 |
Fortnightly | 18 | 10 |
Every 2–3 months | 15 | 8 |
Every 6 months | 14 | 8 |
Once a year | 8 | 4 |
Others | 12 | 6 |
Total | 187 | 100 |
Hole in nets | ||
Have noticed hole in net | 54 | 29 |
Have not noticed any hole in net | 133 | 71 |
Total | 187 | 100 |
Mosquito bites under LLIN | ||
Experienced mosquito bites while under LLIN | 48 | 26 |
Have never experienced such | 139 | 74 |
Total | 187 | 100 |
Sleeping habits | ||
Stay outdoors between 19.00-23.00 hr | 235 | 94 |
Do not | 15 | 6 |
Total | 250 | 100 |
Outdoor mosquito bites | ||
Often experience mosquito bites while outdoors | 199 | 85 |
Do not experience bites while outdoors | 36 | 15 |
Total | 235 | 100 |