Table 4.
ODF indicators and status between CLTS and non-CLTS intervention subcounties
| Variable | CLTS intervention area (N = 200), n (%) | Non-CLTS intervention area (N = 200), n (%) | χ2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODF indicators | ||||
| 1. A functional latrine with a superstructure and has a squat hole with a tight-fitting cover or water seal | 141.8 | < 0.001 | ||
| Yes | 139 (69.5) | 19 (9.5) | ||
| No | 61 (30.5) | 181 (90.5) | ||
| 2. Presence of a handwashing facility with water and soap or soap substitute near a latrine | 52.0 | < 0.001 | ||
| Yes | 111 (55.5) | 41 (20.5) | ||
| No | 89 (44.5) | 159 (79.5) | ||
| 3. No feces seen around the vicinity | 0.4 | 0.506 | ||
| Yes | 140 (70.0) | 146 (73.0) | ||
| No | 60 (30.0) | 54 (27.0) | ||
| 4. Evidence of latrine use and handwashing with soap or soap substitute after visiting the latrine | ||||
| Yes | 117 (58.5) | 63 (31.5) | – | – |
| No | 83 (41.5) | 137 (68.5) | 29.5 | < 0.001 |
| Overall ODF status | ||||
| Yes | 70 (35.0) | 12 (6.0) | 51.6 | < 0.001 |
| No | 130 (65.0) | 188 (94.0) | ||
CLTS = community-led total sanitation; ODF = open defecation-free. Bold indicates statistically significant association.