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Reported disposal methods in Uganda and Malawi, among those who had disposed of at least one unit by the time of the interview
| Returned to health worker | Latrine | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda (n = 34) | |||
| Adolescentsa | 7 | 7 | 1 (sharps box at work) |
| Adults | 15 | 5 | 1 (neighbor’s house) |
| Totala | 22 | 12 | 2 |
| Malawi (n = 23) | |||
| Adolescents | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| Adults | 3 | 5 | 1 (buried in rubbish pit) |
| Total | 9 | 13 | 1 |
aTwo adolescents disposed units in multiple ways (e.g., returned 1 to health worker and disposed 1 in latrine)
