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Table 2 Practices regarding handling of children's feces

From: Land slide disaster in eastern Uganda: rapid assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene situation in Bulucheke camp, Bududa district

Variable

Frequency (n)

Percent (%)

Defecation facilities for children

  

   On the ground in the tent

77

19.8

   On the ground outside the tent

178

45.8

   In the latrine

184

47.3

Disposal of children's feaces

  

   In the latrine

353

94.5

   Left on the ground

6

1.6

   Thrown outside

3

0.8

   Buried in the ground

8

2.1

Children's anal cleansing after defecation

   Yes

354

91.0

   No

35

9.0

Materials used for children's anal cleansing

   Leaves

198

55.9

   Ordinary paper

99

28.0

   Water

107

30.2

   Others (toilet paper, sliding and rags)

70

19.8