Table 1 Advantages and disadvantages of Olyset nets according to people's responses (n = 100 when unstratified, n = 50 when stratified by village).
From: Evaluation of Olyset™ insecticide-treated nets distributed seven years previously in Tanzania
Reasons* | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | No contribution n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Durability | |||
Kibaha Mbwawa | 50(100) | 0 | 0 |
Mvumi | 44 (88) | 1(2) | 5(10) |
Reduces/kills mosquitoes | 78 (78) | 0 | 22 (22) |
Keeps mosquitoes from biting | 86 (86) | 0 | 14(14) |
Reduces malaria | 68 (68) | 0 | 32 (32) |
Reduces/kills other insects | |||
Kibaha Mbwawa | 38 (76) | 0 | 12(24) |
Mvumi | 46 (92) | 0 | 4(8) |
Good mesh size | |||
Kibaha Mbwawa | 4(8) | 4(8) | 42 (84) |
Mvumi | 14 (28) | 12(24) | 24 (48) |
Good net size (No = size too small) | 4(4) | 75 (75) | 21 (21) |
Looks nice | 12(12) | 0 | 88 (88) |