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Table 4 Behavioral characteristics of households in Kalu district rural community, Northeast Ethiopia, 2021(n = 556)

From: The impact of Ethiopian community-based health extension program on diarrheal diseases among under-five children and factors associated with diarrheal diseases in the rural community of Kalu district, Northeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Variable

Frequency

Percent

Refuse disposal method

 Proper

191

34.40

 Improper

365

65.60

Proper latrine utilization

 Proper

143

28.04

 Improper

367

71.96

Children stool disposal methods

 Proper

389

69.96

 Improper

167

30.04

Hand washing at critical time

 All practiced

210

37.77

 Partial practiced

346

47.84

Soap utilization for hand washing

 Yes

290

52.16

 No

266

47.84