Table 2 Distribution of environmental factors of mother/caregiver in Kamashi district, West Ethiopia, 2018 (n = 717)
Variables | Category | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Latrine availability (n = 717) | Yes | 679 (94.7) |
No | 38 (5.3) | |
Type of latrine (n = 679) | Improved | 143 (19.9) |
Traditional | 536 (74.8) | |
Frequency of latrine utilization (n = 679) | Always | 649 (95.6) |
Sometimes | 30 (4.4) | |
Cleanness of latrine (n = 679) | Yes | 607 (89.4) |
No | 72 (10.6) | |
Availability of handwashing facility in the latrine (n = 679) | Yes | 497 (73.2) |
No | 182 (26.8) | |
Availability of solid waste disposal (n = 717) | Yes | 377 (52.6) |
No | 340 (47.4) | |
Availability of liquid waste disposal (n = 717) | Yes | 70 (9.8) |
No | 647 (90.2) | |
Source of water for drinking purpose (n = 717) | Surface water (river) | 9 (1.25) |
Public (standpipe) | 699 (97.5) | |
protected dug well (spring) | 9 (1.25) |