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Table 4 Observed child handwashing by caretaker practice and opportunity

From: Determinants of food preparation and hygiene practices among caregivers of children under two in Western Kenya: a formative research study

Key Event

Total Opportunities

(N = 70)

Washed with soap

(N = 0)

Washed with water(N = 15)

Not washed

(N = 55)

Before eating

20 (29%)

0 (0%)

9 (45%)

11 (55%)

After eating

20 (29%)

0 (0%)

5 (25%)

15 (75%)

After toileting

7 (10%)

0 (0%)

1 (14%)

6 (86%)

Other events (before drinking porridge, before breastfeeding)

23 (33%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

23 (100%)