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Table 2 Structural properties of pit latrine and extent of sharing

From: Pit latrine fill-up rates: variation determinants and public health implications in informal settlements, Nakuru-Kenya

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

  1. a.The total number of pit latrines-100
  2. b.Data presented as averages for observations across all the study units