Table 4 Association of knowledge on causes of diarrhea with wealth index, water, hygiene and sanitation (Those with comprehensive knowledge)
Wealth index | Number (proportion expressed in %) | Odd ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
1st poorest quintile | 117 (58.8)** | 1 |
2nd poor quintile | 56 (44.8) | 0.56 (0.36 – 0.89) |
3rd poor quintile | 54 (41.4) | 0.49 (0.31 – 0.78) |
4th least poor quintile | 58 (42.6) | 0.52 (0.33 – 0.81) |
Reported hand-washing practice | ||
Poor practice | 62 (22.7) | 1 |
Good practice | 223 (70.3)*** | 8.56 (5.76 – 12.7) |
Observed sanitation | ||
Unsatisfactory | 44 (37.4) | 1 |
Satisfactory | 241 (51.1)* | 1.32 (0.81 – 2.15) |
Water, hygiene and sanitation education (WASH) | ||
No education | 170 (41.7) | 1 |
Some education | 115 (63.5)*** | 2.72 (1.78 – 4.15) |