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Journal of Tropical Medicine
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2013
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Article
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Tab 5
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Research Article
Evaluation of Polyethylene-Based Long Lasting Treated Bed Net Netprotect on
Anopheles
Mosquitoes, Malaria Incidence, and Net Longivity in Western Kenya
Table 5
Net damages and WHO hole index after 3 years of use.
Netprotect
1.5-year use
2-year use
3-year use
Number nets
38
34
34
Nets with no holes
6
6
5
Nets with burnt holes
18
16
27
Nets with tear holes
17
19
25
Total number of holes
115
99
409
Burn holes/all nets
3,03
2,13
2,74
Tear holes/all nets
2,45
1,96
8,32
Pct holes lower 30 cm
48%
73%
70%
Pct holes < 3 cm
70%
77%
72%
Pct holes < 1 cm
53%
53%
43%
Average WHO hole index
333
114
381
Std Dev
634
188
656
Median
24
3
61