Table 2 Weighted child feces disposal practice in Ethiopia, pooled data from DHS 2000–2016 (n = 40,520)
Child stool disposal practice | Weighted Frequency | Weighted percent with 95% (CI) |
|---|---|---|
Always use toilet/latrine | 831 | 2.1 (1.8–2.4) |
Throw in toilet/latrine | 8217 | 20.3 (19.0–21.6) |
Throw outside the dwelling | 5158 | 12.7 (11.6–14.0) |
Throw outside the yard | 7598 | 18.8 (17.6–20.0) |
Bury in the yard | 2088 | 5.2 (4.5–5.9) |
Rinse away | 4397 | 10.9 (10.0–11.8) |
Use disposable diapers | 402 | 1.0 (0.8–1.3) |
Use washable diapers | 1993 | 4.9 (4.2–5.7) |
Not disposed of | 7000 | 17.3 (15.9–18.7) |
Other | 2837 | 7.0 (6.3–7.8) |
Overall pooled child stool disposal practice | ||
Unsafe a | 31,471 | 77.7 (76.3–79.0) |
Safe | 9048 | 22.3 (21.0–23.7) |