Question | Sample size N = 452 | |
---|---|---|
N | % | |
What disadvantages are connected to NOT safely disposal of child nappies? Multiple answers | ||
Unclean community | 424 | 93.8% |
Unhealthy environmental | 415 | 91.8% |
River pollution | 404 | 89.4% |
Spread of diseases | 408 | 90.3% |
What reasons do you know that lead to getting sick? Multiple answers | ||
Dirty hands | 148 | 32.7% |
Dirty surroundings | 311 | 68.8% |
Someone sick contagious / viruses | 112 | 24.8% |
Bacteria in general | 98 | 21.7% |
Eating unclean food | 105 | 23.2% |
Drinking unclean water | 160 | 35.4% |
Air pollution | 143 | 31.6% |
River pollution | 118 | 26.1% |
Unclean community/ environment | 228 | 50.4% |
Covid-19 | 40 | 8.8% |
Burning trash/ nappies with chemicals | 97 | 19.2% |
How can you prevent yourself and your children from getting sick? Multiple answers | ||
Washing hands with soap | 232 | 51.3% |
Using a clean latrine | 95 | 21.0% |
Properly disposing of (child) nappies | 201 | 44.5% |
Only eating clean food | 144 | 31.9% |
Drinking safe/ clean water | 183 | 40.5% |
Keeping house and all appliances clean | 204 | 45.1% |
Keeping your community and river clean | 186 | 41.2% |
Can you tell me what it means to dispose of children’s nappies in a safe way? Multiple answers | ||
in garbage bin | 226 | 50.0% |
in a designated bin/ separate plastic bag for nappies | 130 | 28.8% |
into the toilet | 133 | 29.4% |
in black plastic bag | 151 | 35.9% |
burning | 26 | 5.8% |
throw in the forest | 47 | 10.4% |
dig the hole | 58 | 12.8% |
dump anywhere | 16 | 3.5% |
dump them at the sugarcane field | 16 | 3.5% |
burning with chemicals | 20 | 4.4% |
throw them at a nearby bush | 8 | 1.9% |