Table 1 Toilet Usability Index (TUX) questions and response options mapped against SDG core questions on school sanitation
Attribute | TUX Questionsa | Response | SDG core question codeb |
|---|---|---|---|
Accessible: children can access the toilet whenever they need to | Is the door locked to students? | y/n | S2 |
Is this toilet accessible to intended users? | y/n | S2 | |
Is the key available to children at all times? | y/n | S2 | |
Functional: children can flush the toilet | How is water supplied to this toilet? | No water available/ bucket and dipper/ piped water | S2 |
Is the toilet bowl broken? | y/n | S2 | |
Is the toilet hole blocked? | y/n | S2 | |
Are the walls and roof stable/ no large cracks | y/n | S2 | |
Private: children can use the toilet without concern of being walked in on or seen | Is it possible to see inside the toilet compartment from outside (e.g. large cracks or holes in wall) | y/n | S2 |
Does the toilet cubicle have a door or a curtain? | no/ curtain only/ door | S2 | |
Does the door close completely | y/n | S2 | |
Does the door lock from inside? | y/n | S2 | |
High Quality: | Is there excess mud inside the toilet cubicle? | A lot/ some/ none | XS5 |
Is there any litter inside the toilet cubicle? | A lot/ some/ none | XS5 | |
Are there any traces of faeces in the toilet bowl? | A lot/ some/ none | XS5 | |
Is there a strong or unbearable odour inside or outside the toilet? | A lot/ some/ none | XS5 | |
Are there visible traces of faeces inside the cubicle (including the walls, floors and slab)? | A lot/ some/ none | XS5 | |
Is there a puddle of stagnant water or urine inside the cubicle? | A lot/ some/ none | XS5 | |
How many flies are there inside the cubicle? | A lot/ some/ none | XS5 | |
Is there adequate lighting inside the cubicle? | A lot/ some/ none | XS11 | |
Is there means for girls to wash themselves inside the toilet cubicle? | y/n/ not applicable (boy’s toilet) | XS1 | |
Are there garbage disposal bins available? | Yes, with a lid/ Yes, but no lid/ No | XS1 | |
Is there adequate ventilation in the toilet cubicle? | y/n | XS5 | |
Is there anal cleansing material available? NOTE: Only say yes if there is: EITHER [water and a dipper] OR[a hose] OR [a tap] OR [toilet paper] | y/n | XS10 |