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Table 3 Environmental factors of acute lower respiratory infections among under-five children attended at WSUTRH, 2019 (n = 414)

From: Acute lower respiratory tract infections and associated factors among under-five children visiting Wolaita Sodo University Teaching and Referral Hospital, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia

Variable N = 414

Frequency (N)

Percent (%)

Family size

 ≤4

205

49.5%

 ≥5

209

50.5%

Smoker in the house

 Yes

25

6%

 No

389

94%

Who give care for the child

 Mother

341

82.4%

 House maker

73

17.6%

Separate kitchen

 Yes

279

67.4%

 No

135

32.6%

Cooking area(kitchen) had window

 Yes

294

71%

 No

120

29%

Main household fuel type

 Unclean fuel

357

76.2%

 Clean fuel

57

13.8%