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
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TextPublisher number: Wurzburg Road 35, BMC Premises, Post Code: 33102: P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza – Tanzania: Phone: +255 28 298 3384: Fax: +255 28 298 3386: Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz : www.bugando.ac.tzLanguage: English Language: Kiswahili Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] : ©2014Description: vii; 39 Pages; Includes ReferencesSubject(s): Summary: 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.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | 1 | UD0225 |
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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