Table 3. Frequency of hygiene habits among infected and uninfected participants.
This table shows that participants who were unaware about the mode of infection/prevention of intestinal parasites had higher percentages of parasitic infection, however there was no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05) between infected and uninfected subjects.
| Practice | Infected (59) n (%) | Uninfected (53) n (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniform / Gloves usage | |||
| No | 1 (1.69) | 5 (9.43) | >0.05 |
| Yes | 58 (98.3) | 48 (90.56) | |
| Washing hands before handling/preparing food | |||
| Yes, with soap | 54 (91.52) | 50 (94.39) | |
| Yes, without soap | 5 (8.47) | 3 (5.66) | |
| Washing hands before meals | |||
| Yes, with soap | 51 (86.44) | 47 (88.67) | |
| Yes, without soap | 8 (13.55) | 6 (11.33) | |
| Washing hands after visiting toilet | |||
| Yes, with soap | 54 (91.52) | 51 (96.22) | |
| Yes, without soap | 5 (8.47) | 2 (3.77) | |
| Frequency of shower (weekly) | |||
| 1 | 0 | 1 (1.88) | |
| 2–3 | 3 (5.08) | 3 (5.66) | |
| >4 | 56 (94.91) | 49 (92.45) | |
| Trimmed nails | |||
| No | 25 (42.37) | 29 (54.71) | |
| Yes | 34 (57.62) | 24 (45.28) | |
| Drinking water source | |||
| Bottled | 30 (50.84) | 26 (49.05) | |
| Filtered | 29 (49.15) | 27 (50.94) | |