Table 4

Multivariate analysis: estimates of the effect of explanatory variables on the probability that a net was used or not used in the night prior to the survey

OR (95% C.I.)

P

Region (compared to Amhara)**

Oromia

0.61 (0.43- 0.86)

0.005

HH sprayed with IRS (compared to No)***

Yes

1.89 (1.36 - 2.63)

0.000

ITN age (compared to 0-6 months)**

6 - 12

0.81 (0.56 - 1.18)

0.272

>12

0.55 (0.37 - 0.82)

0.003

ITN shape (compared to rectangular)*

Conical

2.27 (1.10 - 4.68)

0.027

ITN Purchase status (compared to Free)**

Purchased

2.16 (1.32 - 3.53)

0.002

Significance: * p <= 0.05; ** p < = 0.01; *** p < = 0.001

Baume et al. Malaria Journal 2009 8:264   doi:10.1186/1475-2875-8-264