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. 2011 Sep 5;2(2):e29. doi: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e29

Table 3. Description of school's facilities and sanitary conditions of the study sample.

Variable/Alternatives Numbers/Response
Type of toilet
Pit latrine Present
Flush toilet Present
N. toilet/latrine 12
N. functional toilet 9
Toilet and latrine / pupil ratio 1053:12=1:88 pupil approximately
School source(s) of water
Tap water Only tap water
Well
Storage tank
N. water sources available
Location of refuse dumps within premises
Approved Approved
Unapproved
General cleanliness of school
Very neat Neat
Neat
Dirty
Very dirty
Toilet / latrine conditions of cleanliness
Very neat Dirty
Neat
Dirty
Very dirty
Availability of water
Available Unavailable (cut off)
Unavailable
Availability of soap or disinfectant solution to wash hands
Available Unavailable
Unavailable
Sewage disposable condition
Approved Unapproved
Unapproved
Toilet/latrine floor cleanliness condition
Very neat Dirty
Neat
Dirty
Very dirty