Table 2 Dengue preventive behaviors surveyed in households
Variables | No. of inspected households | % |
|---|---|---|
Container for drinking water | ||
 - No lid | 2 | 1.91 |
 - Covered with effective lid | 103 | 98.09 |
Container for used water | ||
 - No lid or temephos | 24 | 11.54 |
 - Added temephos | 37 | 17.79 |
 - Had effective lid | 47 | 22.59 |
 - Had effective lid and added temephos | 100 | 48.08 |
Changed water or added temephos in vase | ||
 - No | 16 | 13.79 |
 - Yes | 100 | 86.21 |
Changed water in pet water bowl | ||
 - No | 15 | 14.56 |
 - Yes | 88 | 85.44 |
Emptied water from flower pot | ||
 - No | 23 | 74.19 |
 - Yes | 8 | 25.81 |
Washed water container with brush or sponge | ||
 - No | 63 | 30.29 |
 - Yes | 145 | 69.71 |
Thrown away unused outdoor containers | ||
 - No | 166 | 79.81 |
 - Yes | 42 | 20.19 |
Overturned other containers after use | ||
 - No | 46 | 39.32 |
 - Yes | 8 | 6.83 |
 - Yes, and kept away from rain | 63 | 53.85 |