TABLE 4.

Respondents’ knowledge on how to prevent contracting cholera.

Question†	Prevention measures (% yes responses)
Boiling water for at least five minutes	98
Storing water in a clean container	96
Using clean toilets	85
Washing your hands thoroughly	82
Drinking water only from an uncontaminated source	76
Washing food with uncontaminated water	65
Disposing of human waste	54
Cooking food or reheating it thoroughly	48
Washing household surfaces and utensils with clean water	46
Avoiding uncooked food unless it can be peeled or shelled	37
Eating food while it is still hot	17
Praying	9
Consulting a traditional healer	4

n = 86.

†, Multiples responses possible.