Table 3 Handwashing measures at different critical times by different methods, Rural Bangladesh, 2007
From: Observed hand cleanliness and other measures of handwashing behavior in rural Bangladesh
Indicators | Before eating % (n) | Before feeding a child % (n) | After defecation % (n) | After cleaning a child who defecated % (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Washed both hands with only water | ||||
Structured observation: Female caregivers (events) | 7 (84) | 4 (68) | 19 (13) | 23 (86) |
Respondents' report: During last occasion prior to survey date (N = 1692) | 30 (512) | 16 (273) | 10 (166) | 13 (216) |
Handwashing Demo: Caregivers (N = 946) | - | - | 10 (97) | - |
Handwashing Demo: Children (3-5 years age) (N = 203) | - | - | 16 (32) | - |
Washed both hands with water and soap | ||||
Structured observation: Female caregivers (events) | 0.5 (6) | 1 (16) | 33 (23) | 22 (79) |
Respondents' report: During last occasion prior to survey date (N = 1692) | 12 (211) | 9 (160) | 47 (801) | 43 (735) |
Handwashing Demo: Caregivers (N = 946) | - | - | 51 (482) | - |
Handwashing Demo: Children (3-5 years age) (N = 203) | - | - | 37 (75) | - |