Table 2.
Characteristics of houses and kitchens
| Factor | Urban (n = 51) | Rural (n = 51) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | |||
| Main roof material, n (%) | 0.32 | ||
| Concrete | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | |
| Corrugated tin | 51 (100) | 50 (98) | |
| Main wall material, n (%) | <0.01 | ||
| Brick | 24 (47) | 1 (2) | |
| Tin | 21 (41) | 35 (69) | |
| Wood/bamboo | 6 (12) | 15 (29) | |
| Floor material, n (%) | <0.01 | ||
| Concrete | 31 (61) | 1 (2) | |
| Mud | 20 (39) | 9 (17) | |
| Wood/bamboo | 0 (0) | 41 (81) | |
| Kitchen | <0.01 | ||
| Main roof material, n (%) | |||
| Concrete | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | |
| Tin | 19 (37) | 14 (27) | |
| Bamboo/thatch | 0 (0) | 20 (39) | |
| Polythene | 0 (0) | 10 (20) | |
| No roof | 32 (63) | 6 (12) | |
| Main wall material, n (%) | <0.01 | ||
| Brick | 15 (29) | 0 (0) | |
| Tin | 32 (63) | 3 (6) | |
| Wood | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | |
| Mud/bamboo/straw | |||
| Jute stick | 2 (4) | 35 (69) | |
| Polythene | 1 (2) | 5 (10) | |
| No wall | 1 (2) | 7 (13) | |
| Floor material, n (%) | <0.01 | ||
| Concrete | 16 (31) | 0 (0) | |
| Mud | 33 (65) | 48 (94) | |
| Wood/bamboo | 2 (4) | 3 (6) | |