Research Article

Access to Functional Handwashing Facilities and Associated Factors among South Sudanese Refugees in Rhino Camp Settlement, Northwestern Uganda

Table 1

Sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents.

Sociodemographic characteristicsCategoryNumber of participants (N = 312)Summary measure

GenderFemale22170.8%
Male9129.2%

Age in years18–3622572.1%
37–556821.8%
>55196.1%
Mean (SD)31232.7 (10.9)

Ethnic tribeDinka8025.6%
Nuer278.7%
Kuku237.4%
Kakwa5216.7%
Madi154.8%
Siluk51.6%
Others11035.3%

ReligionChristians30898.7%
Muslims041.3%

Marital status of respondentsSingle10032.1%
Married/cohabiting21267.9%

Duration of stay in a camp in years≤3 years23174.0%
>3 years8126.0%
Mean (SD)3127.1 (3.4)

Level of educationNo formal education14747.1%
Primary41.3%
Postprimary16151.6%

Household size≤5 members9630.8%
>5 members21669.2%
Mean (SD)3122.9 (2.7)

Others included Muru, Pojulu, and Baka.