Table 9.
Hygiene attitudes and practices of the surveyed preschool aged children.
| Number of respondents | Percentages | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing of hands after defecation | ||
| Yes | 18 | 18.6 |
| No | 79 | 81.4 |
| If Yes, with what | ||
| Water | 14 | 14.4 |
| Water and soap | 4 | 4.1 |
| Not applicable | 79 | 81.4 |
| Washing of hands before eating | ||
| Yes | 76 | 78.3 |
| No | 21 | 21.6 |
| If Yes, with what | ||
| Water | 72 | 74.2 |
| Water and soap | 4 | 4.1 |
| Not applicable | 21 | 21.6 |
| Wearing of sandal when playing | ||
| Yes | 17 | 17.5 |
| No | 78 | 80.4 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 2.1 |
| Picking objects from the ground | ||
| Yes | 90 | 92.8 |
| No | 5 | 5.2 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 2.1 |
| Playing on soil with friends | ||
| Yes | 84 | 86.6 |
| No | 11 | 11.3 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 2.1 |