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. 2016 Jan 13;8(2):164. doi: 10.4102/jamba.v8i2.164

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.