Table 3.
Association between helminths infected cases with defecation practices (n=300)
| Defecation practices | Helminthic infection | Test of significance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present (n=86) | Absent (n=214) | |||
| Defecation practices | Open defecation | 52 (60.5) | 31 (14.5) | χ2=6.248, df=2 P=0.044 |
| Open defecation and latrine | 18 (20.9) | 23 (10.7) | ||
| Latrine | 16 (18.6) | 160 (74.8) | ||
| Wash hand after defecation | Water only | 52 (60.4) | 24 (11.2) | χ2=19.792, df=6 P=0.003 |
| Soap and water | 24 (27.9) | 152 (71.0) | ||
| Soil and water | 5 (5.8) | 16 (7.5) | ||
| Antiseptics solution | 2 (2.3) | 15 (7.0) | ||
| Soil only | 1 (1.2) | 2 (0.9) | ||
| Ash only | 1 (1.2) | 4 (1.9) | ||
| No such practices | 1 (1.2) | 1 (0.5) | ||
| Type of latrine at home | Nonservice type | 59 (68.6) | 138 (64.5) | χ2=0.466, df=2 P=0.792 |
| Service type | 14 (16.3) | 40 (18.7) | ||
| No latrine present | 13 (15.1) | 36 (16.8) | ||
Values in parenthesis show percentages.