Table 1 Behaviour change intervention messages
Issue to address identified in formative research | Key message for BCC |
|---|---|
Specific sources of damage to nets | Fold or tie net away when not in use to keep out of reach of children, do not let children play with the net |
To avoid attracting rodents, do not soil a net with food, keep food away from nets | |
Like a newborn baby, nets need to be handled with care | |
Lack of clarity on what are and how to carry out the concrete care and repair behaviours | You can tie, patch or stitch holes in nets |
Wash nets only when dirty and no more than once every three months, wash gently with mild soap | |
Making net care and repair a priority and incorporating into household routines | Nets are valuable and worth the time to care and repair |
A torn net can still be effective if repaired | |
Repair small holes immediately | |
When laying out the net for the evening, inspect it regularly for holes | |
Holes in your net are like holes in your fence; if thieves (mosquitoes) can enter they may steal your health, money, sound sleep, and even your life |