Table 2 Characteristics of the participating schools at baseline (n = 30 schools)
Item | Baseline |
|---|---|
Total number of students at the school (median, IQR) | 476 (400, 554) |
The school was connected to electrical power lines | 23 (76.7%) |
Source of water for handwashing | |
Rainwater with tank | 26 (86.7%) |
Groundwater | 17 (56.7%) |
Students being water from home (carry water in a jerry can) | 3 (10.0%) |
Water pipelines | 2 (6.7%) |
The school had no water for at least 30 min at least once/week | |
During Term 1: January–April | 12 (40.0%) |
During Term 2: May–August | 7 (23.3%) |
During Term 3: September–November | 10 (33.3%) |
The school had budget to purchase soap or sanitizer?(% yes) | 8 (26.7%) |
WaSH-related Programs Implemented in Schools | |
Received WASH-related program within past five years | 17 (56.7%) |
On-going WASH-related program | 5 (16.7%) |
Received hand hygiene-related program within past five years | 11 (36.7%) |
Interview with WASH club teacher (n = 29)a | |
School has a WASH club | 28 (93.3%) |
WASH club organized at least one activity during previous term | 21 (72.4%) |
WASH club promoted handwashing during previous term | 19 (65.5%) |
WASH club posted handwashing promotion material | 2 (6.9%) |
WASH club organized other WASH-related activities | 17 (58.6%) |
If yes, please describe | |
Maintenance of water point and toilets | 5 (17.2%) |
Promotion of personal hygiene | 8 (27.6%) |