Table 3 Practices of respondents regarding the use of iodized salt
Practices of Respondents (n = 263) | n (%) |
|---|---|
Duration of use of iodized salt | Â |
Less than 5 years | 130(49.5) |
From 6-10 years | 94(35.7) |
From 11-15 years | 20(7.6) |
16 years and above | 9(3.4) |
Cannot remember | 10(3.8) |
Type/Nature of salt used | Â |
Coarse | 15(5.7) |
Granular | 13(5.0) |
Fine | 235(89.3) |
Brand names of salt used by respondents | Â |
Selfin | 10(3.8) |
Annapurna | 49(18.6) |
Unknown | 204(77.6) |
Type of container used to store salt at home | Â |
Container with a lid | 165(62.6) |
Container without a lid | 30(11.5) |
Polythene bag | 38(14.5) |
Rubber sachet | 30(11.5) |