Table 2. Environmental and personal characteristics of primary school children in Kersa district, East Hararghe, Eastern Ethiopia, 2019 (n = 413).
| Characteristics of the student’s | Frequency (number) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Source of water for households | ||
| Pipe | 170 | 41.2 |
| River/Stream | 243 | 58.8 |
| Latrine in the households | ||
| Yes | 219 | 53.0 |
| No | 194 | 47.0 |
| Latrine utilization | ||
| No | 196 | 47.40 |
| Yes | 217 | 52.60 |
| Received health education | ||
| Yes | 18 | 4.3 |
| No | 395 | 95.7 |
| Swimming in the river | ||
| Yes | 162 | 39.2 |
| No | 251 | 60.8 |
| Bathing in the river/stream | ||
| Yes | 259 | 62.7 |
| No | 154 | 37.3 |
| Washing clothes in the river | ||
| Yes | 320 | 77.5 |
| No | 93 | 22.5 |
| Crossing of the river | ||
| Yes | 110 | 26.6 |
| No | 303 | 73.4 |
| Shoes wearing habits | ||
| Regular | 224 | 54.2 |
| Irregular | 189 | 45.8 |
| Participation in irrigation farm | ||
| Yes | 138 | 33.4 |
| No | 275 | 66.6 |