Table 3.
Essential amenities and functions of the house.
| Amenities and Functions | Number of Households (n) | % of Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Amenities | ||
| Refrigeration or freezer | 55 | 76 |
| Water collection tank on property | 40 | 56 |
| Gas cooker or stove | 39 | 54 |
| Sink in cooking area | 37 | 51 |
| Storage units in cooking area | 32 | 44 |
| Cooking on outside barbeque or open fire | 9 | 13 |
| Electrical cooker or stove | 9 | 13 |
| Separate cooking area to house | 9 | 13 |
| Vegetable garden | 6 | 8 |
| Hygiene Related Amenities | ||
| Water collection tank on property | 40 | 56 |
| Running water inside house | 38 | 53 |
| Running water outside house | 36 | 50 |
| Washing machine for clothing | 20 | 28 |
| Hand washing of clothing | 10 | 14 |
| Flushing toilet | 1 | 1 |
| Sleeping Amenities | ||
| Traditional sleeping arrangements | 29 | 40 |
| Bedroom(s) for child / children | 26 | 36 |
| Bedroom(s) for adult(s) | 22 | 31 |
| Mosquito net(s) | 3 | 4 |
| Other Protective Factors | ||
| House surrounded by fencing | 15 | 21 |
| House on struts | 5 | 7 |
| Smoke alarm(s) | 0 | 0 |