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. 2016 Feb 12;9:13–20. doi: 10.2147/RMHP.S98311

Table 3.

Knowledge about handwashing

Knowledge about handwashing n (%) 95% CI
What type of water should be used for handwashing?
Cold water 138 (69.0) (62.2, 75.1)
Medium hot water 57 (28.5) (22.6, 35.2)
Hot water 5 (2.5) (1, 5.9)
How many times are needed for proper handwashing?
Yes 123 (61.5) (54.5, 68)
No 77 (38.5) (32, 45.5)
With what you should wash your hand?
Only water 48 (24.0) (18.5, 30.5)
Water with soap 134 (67.0) (60.1, 73.2)
Water with ash 16 (8.0) (4.9, 12.7)
Water with mud 2 (1.0) (0.2, 4)
Others
Watch and bracelet should be removed during handwashing?
Yes 162 (81.0) (74.9, 85.9)
No 38 (19.0) (14.1, 25.1)
Rings should be removed during handwashing?
Yes 137 (68.5) (61.7, 74.6)
No 53 (26.5) (20.8, 33.1)
Do not know 10 (5.0) (2.7, 9.1)
Wrist should be washed during handwashing?
Yes 145 (72.5) (65.8, 78.3)
No 18 (9.0) (5.7, 13.9)
Do not know 37 (18.5) (13.7, 24.5)
Hands need to be dried after washing
Yes 160 (80.0) (73.8, 85.0)
No 29 (14.5) (10.2, 20.1)
Do not know 11 (5.5) (3.1, 9.7)

Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.