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Table 2 Structural properties of pit latrine and extent of sharing
| Variable | Description | % of respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Latrine design (compartments) | 1 | 25 |
| (Observation) | 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 30 | |
| 4 | 10 | |
| 5 | 1 | |
| 6 | 2 | |
| 7 | 1 | |
| Duration of use (years) | < 5 | 5 |
| (self-reported) | 6–10 | 23 |
| 11–15 | 25 | |
| 16–20 | 18 | |
| 21–25 | 12 | |
| > 26 | 17 | |
| Sharing by individuals | < 5 | 6 |
| (self-reported) | 6–15 | 13 |
| 16–25 | 17 | |
| 26–35 | 19 | |
| 35–45 | 21 | |
| > 46 | 24 | |
| Sharing with families | < 5 | 31 |
| (self-reported) | 6–15 | 47 |
| 16–25 | 18 | |
| 26–35 | 1 | |
| 36–45 | 2 | |
| > 46 | 1 | |
| Type of Slabs | Timber | 15 |
| (Observation) | Cemented | 78 |
| Earth | 7 |
