Table 2 Baseline response of the 24 schools to 17 questions about water, sanitation and hygiene status of the schools
Question/variable | Control (n = 12) | Intervention (n = 12) | p-value for difference between arms |
|---|---|---|---|
Any kind of water source availability at school | 0.5833 | 0.5833 | 1.000 |
Any kind of water treatment before drinking | 0.0833 | 0.4167 | 0.071 |
School WASH club presence at school | 0.4167 | 0.3333 | 0.705 |
≥ 1000 l water container in school | 0.5833 | 0.75 | 0.417 |
Designated time slot in school day for hand washing | 0.5833 | 0.5833 | 1.000 |
Latrine types (pit/ventilated/ improved pit latrine) | 1 | 0.9167 | 0.359 |
Latrine for school children with disabilities | 0.0833 | 0 | 0.359 |
Latrine cleaned by hired cleaners | 0.0833 | 0.0833 | 1.000 |
Latrine cleaning frequency (daily/twice weekly) | 0.0833 | 0.1667 | 0.580 |
Latrine floor in good condition | 1 | 0.75 | 0.078 |
Latrine wall with better privacy | 0.9167 | 0.9167 | 1.000 |
Latrine roof in good condition | 0.9167 | 0.9167 | 0.359 |
Latrine hole covering availability | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Latrine floor has good cleanliness | 0.1667 | 0.0833 | 0.580 |
Latrine wall has good cleanliness | 0.5 | 0.6667 | 0.437 |
Lack of fly infestation in toilets | 0.25 | 0.0833 | 0.304 |
Lack of open defecation observed in school compound | 0.3333 | 0.5000 | 0.437 |
Total WASH score | 7.583 | 7.833 | 0.661 |