Table 1 Description of the Study Groups
Children characteristics | Burundi | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
n = 669 | n = 524 | |
Age of pupils | 10.7 (2.5) | 9.5 (1.6) |
Proportion of girls | 357 (53.4) | 262 (50.0) |
School characteristics | n = 20 | n = 20 |
|---|---|---|
Pupils per teacher | 50.0 (10.8) | 37.6 (5.1) |
Pupils per latrine/toilet | 94.9 (59.1) | 45.0 (13.4) |
Posters or other promotional material for handwashing | 5 (25) | 11 (55) |
School committee in charge of hygiene issues | 10 (50) | 7 (35) |
Involvement of parents in school hygiene | 10 (50) | 8 (40) |
Pupils per handwashing facility | 264 (260) | 87 (44) |
Water available for handwashing on day of field visit | 15 (75) | 18 (90) |
Soap available for handwashing on day of field visit | 9 (45) | 5 (25) |