Table 1.
Environmental and behavioral characteristics of Sebeya primary school children, January to February, 2017 (n = 422)
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of water source | ||
| Pipe | 58 | 13.7 |
| Spring | 96 | 22.7 |
| Hand dug well | 268 | 63.6 |
| Open field defecation | ||
| Yes | 35 | 8.3 |
| No | 387 | 91.7 |
| Washing hands at critical times | ||
| Yes | 258 | 61.1 |
| No | 164 | 38.9 |
| Frequency of taking bath | ||
| Once a week | 84 | 19.9 |
| Once in a month | 61 | 14.5 |
| Twice a month | 277 | 65.6 |
| Brushing teeth regularly | ||
| Yes | 243 | 57.6 |
| No | 179 | 42.4 |
| Frequency of washing cloth | ||
| Once a week | 42 | 10.0 |
| Twice a month | 134 | 31.8 |
| Once a month | 246 | 58.2 |
| Clean finger nail | ||
| Yes | 185 | 43.8 |
| No | 237 | 56.2 |
| Shoe wearing habit | ||
| Regular | 276 | 65.4 |
| Irregular | 146 | 34.6 |
| Knowledge | ||
| Knowledgeable | 103 | 24.4 |
| Not knowledgeable | 319 | 75.6 |