Table 3 Caregivers’ statements and data collectors’ naturalistic observations on hygiene practices (n = 1665)
Hygiene practices | Baidoa (n = 946) | Dharkenley (n = 573) | Dayniile (n = 136) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caregivers’ statements | n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | |
No treatment for drinking water | 203 (21.5) | 151 (26.4) | 74 (54.4) | |
Drinking water treated with boiling | 231 (24.4) | 299 (52.2) | 58 (42.6) | |
Drinking water treated with tablets | 512 (54.1) | 123 (21.5) | 4 (2.9) | |
Adult family members wash hands with soap before a meal | Never | 148 (15.6) | 117 (20.4) | 22 (16.2) |
Sometimes | 460 (48.6) | 416 (72.6) | 113 (83.1) | |
Always | 338 (35.7) | 40 (7.0) | 1 (0.7) | |
Children wash hands with soap before a meal | Never | 225 (23.8) | 103 (18.0) | 22 (16.2) |
Sometimes | 586 (61.9) | 366 (63.9) | 113 (83.1) | |
Always | 135 (14.3) | 104 (18.2) | 1 (0.7) | |
Adult family members wash hands with soap after defecation | Never | 192 (20.3) | 61 (10.6) | 12 (8.8) |
Sometimes | 476 (50.3) | 379 (66.1) | 116 (85.3) | |
Always | 278 (29.4) | 133 (23.2) | 8 (5.9) | |
Children wash hands with soap after defecation | Never | 232 (24.5) | 67 (11.7) | 33 (24.3) |
Sometimes | 600 (63.4) | 384 (67.0) | 99 (72.8) | |
Always | 114 (12.1) | 122 (21.3) | 4 (2.9) | |
Naturalistic observations | n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | |
Caregiver’s hands are clean | 381 (40.3) | 258 (45.0) | 1 (0.7) | |
Caregiver’s clothes are clean | 349 (36.9) | 292 (51.0) | 23 (16.9) | |
Interior of house looks swept | 501 (53.0) | 268 (45.9) | 85 (62.5) | |
Drinking container is covered | 602 (63.0) | 321 (56.0) | 50 (36.8) | |
Human faeces observed around the house | 434 (45.9) | 89 (15.5) | 47 (34.6) | |
Animal droppings observed around the house | 485 (51.3) | 142 (24.8) | 68 (50.0) | |
Household waste observed around the house | 488 (51.6) | 171 (29.8) | 92 (67.6) | |