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Table 2 Environmental characteristics of selected households in Metema District, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018 (n = 752)

From: Low prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1–9 years in rural communities of Metema District, Northwest Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

Variable

Number (N)

Percent (%)

Source of Water

 Protected source

553

73.5

 Unprotected source

199

26.5

Distance to collect water (round trip)

  < =30 min

499

66.4

  > 30 min

253

33.6

Average water consumption

 40–60 l per head

199

26.5

 60–80 l per head

304

40.4

 Above 80 l per head

249

33.1

Accesses of latrine

 No

72

9.6

 Yes

680

90.4

Latrine utilization

 Improper utilization

285

37.9

 Proper utilization

467

62.1

Disposal of garbage

 Improper disposal

319

42.4

 Proper disposal

433

57.6

Compound cleanses

 No

268

35.6

 Yes

484

64.6

Animal keeping practice separately at home

 Kept only at night

18

2.4

 Kept both night and day

734

97.6