Table 5 Linear predictors of the best GAM model for physical integrity of bed nets in coastal Kenya
From: Physical condition and maintenance of mosquito bed nets in Kwale County, coastal Kenya
Predictors | Odds ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|
Bed net washing frequency | 0.89 (0.81-0.93)* |
Person-type (Ref: Infants) | |
Young children (2-5yrs) | 0.54 (0.34-0.87)* |
Older children (6-18yrs) | 0.42 (0.30-0.69)** |
Adults (above 18yrs) | 0.64 (0.43-1.03) |
Pregnant women | 1.05 (0.44-2.36) |
Bed net use frequency (Ref: 1–2 nights/week) | |
3-4 nights/week | 0.57 (0.28-1.08) |
5-7 nights/week | 1.15 (0.71-1.58) |
Net colour (Ref: White) | |
Green | 0.81 (0.55-1.20) |
Blue | 1.60 (1.23-1.89)** |
Environmental setting (Ref: Estuarine) | |
Coastal plain | 2.31 (1.84-3.01) |
Coastal slope | 3.45 (2.40-4.16)** |
Semi-arid inland | 2.10 (1.39-2.57)** |