Table 5 Knowledge of mosquito transmitted diseases, multiplication and control (N = 202)
Variable | No* | % |
|---|---|---|
Knowledge of diseases caused by mosquitoes | ||
Elephantiasis | 118 | 58.4 |
Hydrocele | 70 | 34.7 |
Malaria | 183 | 90.6 |
Yellow fever | 49 | 24.3 |
HIV | 14 | 6.9 |
All of the above | 1 | 0.5 |
Knowledge of places of mosquito breeding | ||
Water and air | 22 | 10.9 |
Water and bush | 72 | 35.6 |
Stagnant water alone | 143 | 70.8 |
Air alone | 9 | 4.5 |
Bush alone | 43 | 21.3 |
Dumping sites | 71 | 35.1 |
Sewage systems | 92 | 45.5 |
Drainage systems | 53 | 26.2 |
Leaking taps | 27 | 13.4 |
Preventive measures | ||
Using bednet | 128 | 63.4 |
Using treated bednet | 75 | 37.1 |
Using plants/herbs | 35 | 17.3 |
Filling stagnant water bodies | 121 | 59.9 |
Using insecticides residual sprays | 65 | 32.2 |
Keeping home premises clean | 69 | 34.2 |
Inspecting water bodies around the house premises | 46 | 22.8 |
Wearing long sleeves | 19 | 9.4 |
All of the above | 15 | 7.4 |
None of the above | 4 | 2.0 |