Table 2 Operational definitions of hygiene indicators
Serial Number | Hygiene indicators | Operational definitions |
|---|---|---|
1. | Personal hygiene | 1. Drinking boiled/chlorinated/filtered water 2. Handwashing (pre and post meal, after defecation, and after playing) 3. Tooth brushing with toothpaste 4. Keeping nails short 5. Covering mouth with elbow while sneezing and coughing 6. Taking bath regularly (at least once daily) 7. Washing fruits and vegetables before eating |
2. | Environmental hygiene | 1. Not spitting on streets 2. Not throwing garbage/waste on streets 3. Maintaining cleanliness of school toilets |