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Table 5 Summary of network analysis indicating the central nucleus, peripheral system, density, and centralization percentages (attitudes and practices)

From: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding vector-borne diseases in central Mexico

Concept

Central nucleus

Peripheral system

Density

Centralization

Prevention methods

Repellent, cleaning, and fumigating

Killing the animal, insecticide, mosquito coil, covering up, mosquito net, not bothering, precaution, closing doors, scaring them away, Raid, mosquito screen, powder poison, and home remedies

43.6%

31.5%

Actions after bites

Home remedies, scratching, and doctor

Ointment and VapoRub

79.6%

38%