Table 2 Observed bed net usage in indoor residual spraying and control communities, June 2017–April 2019
Study site | Sample size (n) | Net ownership (%) | Indoor net use (%) | Outdoor net use (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IRS communities (total) | 238 | 78.2 | 37.8 | 4.3 |
Gbullung | 150 | 84.3 | 31.5 | 3.7 |
Gupanarigu | 88 | 69.7 | 48.4 | 5.0 |
Control (non-IRS)communities (total) | 156 | 81.4 | 57.3 | 21.2 |
Kulaa | 100 | 81.6 | 53.6 | 13.2 |
Tugu | 56 | 80.9 | 63.8 | 32.1 |
Results for Z-test comparing the net ownership and usage amongst observed residents in IRS versus control | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parameter | Pooled sample proportion | Standard Error | Z test Statistic | P-value |
Net ownership | 0.794 | 0.042 | − 0.783 | 0.434 |
Indoor net use | 0.455 | 0.051 | − 3.798 | < 0.001 |
Outdoor net use | 0.109 | 0.032 | − 5.278 | < 0.001 |