Table 5.
Storage condition obtained through observation in IDP camps SDP in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia October 2024, (N = 11)
| Variable | Frequency(N) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Products ready to dispensing are arranged so that identification labels and expiry dates and/or manufacturing dates are visible | 5 | 45.5 |
| Products are stored and organized in a manner that facilitate first-to-expire, first-out (FEFO), counting and general management | 2 | 18.2 |
| Cartons and products are in good condition, not crushed due to mishandling | 7 | 63.6 |
| The facility separates damaged and/or expired products from usable products and removes them from the inventory | 9 | 81.8 |
| Products are protected from direct sunlight, water, and humidity at all times of the day and during all seasons | 3 | 27.3 |
| Insects and rodents not present. (Check the storage area for traces of rodents [droppings or insects].) | 7 | 63.6 |
| The storage area is secured with a lock and key, but is accessible during normal working hours; access is limited to authorized personnel | 6 | 54.5 |
| Storeroom is maintained in good condition (clean, all trash removed, shelves are sturdy, and boxes are organized) | 3 | 27.3 |
| The current space and organization is sufficient for existing products and reasonable expansion (i.e., receipt of expected product deliveries for foreseeable future) | 3 | 27.3 |
| Products are stacked at least 10 cm (4 inches) off the floor | 2 | 18.2 |
| Products are stacked at least 30 cm (1 foot) away from the walls and other stacks | 4 | 36.4 |
| Products are stacked no more than 2.5 m (8 feet) high | 4 | 36.4 |