Table 2.
The characteristics of children's living environment in Arba Minch Zuria, 2012.
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Floor of the house | ||
| Mud | 439 | 74.4 |
| Cement | 151 | 25.6 |
| Number of rooms in the house | ||
| 1 | 390 | 66 |
| 2 | 110 | 18.6 |
| ≥3 | 90 | 15.4 |
| Availability of latrine | ||
| Yes | 540 | 91.6 |
| No | 50 | 8.4 |
| Type of latrine | ||
| Traditional pit latrine | 438 | 81.1 |
| Ventilated improved latrine | 102 | 18.9 |
| Waste disposal system | ||
| Proper disposal | 475 | 80.5 |
| Open field disposal | 115 | 19.5 |
| Source of drinking water | ||
| Protected source | 391 | 66.3 |
| Unprotected source | 199 | 33.7 |
| Distance of water source | ||
| ≤30 minutes | 503 | 85.4 |
| >30 minutes | 87 | 14.6 |
| Ways of water transportation | ||
| Covered container | 496 | 84.1 |
| Uncovered container | 94 | 15.9 |
| Home based water treatment | ||
| Yes | 93 | 15.7 |
| No | 491 | 84.3 |
| Knowledge about cause of diarrhea | ||
| Have knowledge | 191 | 32.4 |
| Have no knowledge | 399 | 67.6 |