Table 2 Environmental condition and hand washing practices of residents of Kebeles in Lemo district (n = 415)
Variables | Frequency | percent |
|---|---|---|
Does household have toilet | ||
Yes | 324 | 78.1 |
No | 91 | 21.9 |
Toilet with hand washing | ||
Yes | 74 | 17.8 |
No | 341 | 82.2 |
Safe water management | ||
Yes | 415 | 100 |
No | ||
Toilet Condition | ||
Functional | 256 | 61.7 |
Not functional | 159 | 38.3 |
Hand washing after defecation | ||
With water and soap | 114 | 27.5 |
With water only or does not wash | 301 | 72.5 |
Hand washing after cleaning child’s anus | ||
With water and soap | 241 | 58.1 |
With water only | 166 | 40 |
Does not wash totally | 8 | 1.9 |
Hand washing before eating/ feeding childes | ||
With water and soap | 248 | 59.8 |
With water only | 137 | 33 |
Does not wash totally | 40 | 9.6 |