Research Article

Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets: Assessment of the Awareness and Utilization of Them among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria

Table 2

Knowledge about malaria.

FrequencyPercentage

Is malaria caused by mosquitoes?
 Yes38496.0
 No123.0
 I do not know41.0

Is malaria harmful to the fetus?
 Yes35288.0
 No88.0
 I do not know4040.0

Malaria can be prevented by
 Window and door nets10025.0
 An indoor spray of insecticides6516.3
 Mosquito nets22355.8
 Antimalarial drugs123.0