Research Article

Latrine Utilization and Associated Factors in Mehal Meda Town in North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2019

Table 3

Latrine condition and feces disposal characteristics of respondent in Mehal Meda town, North Shewa, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2019.

VariablesCategoryFrequencyPercent

Duration of using latrineBelow 1 year24644.1
1-3 years8815.8
Above 3 years22440.1

Shape and structure of latrine facilityTraditional hat12021.5
Rectangular hat16028.7
Rectangular metal sheet20236.2
Irregular structure and shape7613.6

Observation of any feces around the compound/latrineYes8615.4
No47284.6

Observation of uncovered foot-path to latrineYes112.0
No54798.02

Observation of latrine statusGood18933.9
Fair21438.4
Bad15527.8

Status of latrine utilizationUtilized50991.2
Not utilized498.8

Frequency of latrine usage()Regularly used50390
Irregularly used61.2

Type of latrineFlush/pour flush to septic tank/sewer line285.0
Traditional pit latrine with cemented slab or stone slab42776.5
Traditional pit latrine with wood log and earth cover9216.5
Composting112.0

Availability of hand washing facility for latrine (within 3 meters)Yes325.7
No52694.3

A vent pipe for the latrineYes234.1
No53595.9

Cleanliness of latrine facilityYes33760.4
No22139.6

Arrangement of the latrinePrivate latrine/inside the living house234.1
Private latrine/outside the living house47084.2
Shared with other households/communal274.8
Shared with the public386.8

Latrine affected by natural disasterYes325.7
No52694.3

Latrine accessible to allYes50991.2
No498.8

Splash of urine or water on the latrine slab/floorYes33560.0
No22340.0