Table 1 Study variables and the methods of inspection

Presence of a health personnel

Direct observation

Water supply

Direct observation

Presence of a school fence

Direct observation

Classroom ventilation

Direct observation

Availability of soap

Direct observation

Availability of wash hand basin

Direct observation

Sickbay

Direct observation

Floor spacing

Measurements taken

Adequacy of ventilation

Measurements taken

Controllable ventilation

Direct observation

Student medical records

Direct observation

Presence of school health committee

Questionnaire

Conduct of health talk

Questionnaire

The practice of temporarily isolating sick children

Questionnaire

Immunization practice

Questionnaire