TY  - BOOK
AU  -  Wilson, Lucas
AU  - Makerere, Daniel. J 
TI  - Assessment of Hygiene Practice With Regard to Toilet use and Maintenance Among Pre Primary and Primary School Children a Case of Bugogwa and Sangabuye Wards
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Mwanza, Tanzania: 
PB  - Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] :   
KW  -  
N2  - Abstract: 

Introduction: Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases. Schools determine children’s and well-being by providing a healthy environment. Water and sanitation facilities in schools are increasingly being recognized as fundamental for promoting good hygiene behavior and children’s well-being. Hygiene behavior learned at school can lead to life-long positive habits not only for the children but also within the community. 

Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was conducted amongst 389 pre-primary and primary school children. A questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data were fed and analyzed using SPSS 17.0. 

Results: Among 389 pupils who participated in this study only 115 pupils (29.6% of all participants) have accesses to hand washing facility. 182 pupils (46.8%) of all participants) do not wash their hands at all. A total of 207 pupils (53.2% of all participants) wash their hands after using school toilet in school toilet in school hand washing facility and those who go elsewhere. 156 pupils (40.1%) of all participants) use water only and only 51 pupils (13.1% of all participants) use water and soap. 

Among all participants, 368 (94.6% of all participants) said they clean their school toilet only once per day. 369 pupils (94.9% of all participants) always use water for cleaning their school toilets. Among all participants, 96 pupils (24.7% of all participants) said they use disinfectants. Toilet pits coverage ranging from 12.3%-47.4%.

Conclusion: Large number of school children do not practice proper hygiene with regard to toilet use and maintenance.

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