Table 2.
Knowledge levels of hygiene and sanitation among households in the two subcounties
| Variable | CLTS intervention areas N = 200, n (%) | Non-CLTS intervention areas N = 200, n (%) | χ2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledgeable on critical times of handwashing | ||||
| Yes | 186 (93.0) | 165 (82.5) | 10.3 | 0.001 |
| No | 14 (7.0) | 35 (17.5) | ||
| Knowledgeable on causes of diarrhea among children | ||||
| Yes | 180 (90.0) | 174 (87.0) | 0.9 | 0.347 |
| No | 20 (10.0) | 26 (13.0) | ||
| Knowledgeable on prevention of diarrhea | ||||
| Yes | 172 (86.0) | 134 (67.0) | 20.1 | < 0.001 |
| No | 28 (14.0) | 66 (33.0) | ||
| Appreciated the benefits of having a latrine and handwashing facility | ||||
| Yes | 154 (77.0) | 190 (95.0) | 26.9 | < 0.001 |
| No | 46 (23.0) | 10 (5.0) | ||
| Knowledgeable on sanitation and hygiene (overall) | ||||
| Yes | 129 (64.5) | 108 (54.0) | 4.6 | 0.033 |
| No | 71 (35.5) | 92 (46.0) | ||
CLTS = community-led total sanitation. Bold indicates statistically significant association.