Table 1 Categorization of some predictive factors of bednet ownership
SN | Parameters | Categorized |
|---|---|---|
1. | Socioeconomic/living standard = household assets owned amongst which are: TV, radio, refrigerator, vehicle, sanitary system, water availability, cooking fuel, electricity availability etc. | “Low” (have none of the indicators), “medium/middle” (have at least half of the mentioned indicators) and “high socioeconomic status” (has all of the indicators). |
2. | Knowledge of malaria = knowledge on malaria transmission by mosquito vector and the proper use of bednets | “good” (has a good knowledge on malaria, it’s transmission and use of nets) and “poor” Knowledge (no or limited knowledge on malaria, it’s transmission and proper use of bednets |
3. | The environment = swampy areas, water ponds or rivers/streams, presence of bush/forest and household waste. | “Less suitable” (no bushes, swampy areas, water ponds) or “very suitable” (the presence of bushes and dirty surroundings, rivers/streams for mosquito proliferation. |