Table 1 Baseline characteristics of study participants
Water, Hygiene and Patient History characteristics at admission and during hospitalization of participants | |
|---|---|
Characteristic | Frequency |
Drinking boiled water | |
Yes | 142(83.0) |
No | 30(17.0) |
Hand washing (after toilet) | |
Yes | 147(85.5) |
No | 25(14.5) |
Hand washing (before food) | |
Yes | 167(97.1) |
No | 5(2.9) |
Use of soap for Hand washing | |
Yes | 13(7.6) |
No | 159(92.4) |
Previous hospital Admission (3–12 months) | |
Yes | 12 (7.0) |
No | 160 (93.0) |
Used antibiotics in 3 or 12 months | |
Yes | 41 (23.8) |
No | 131 (76.2) |
Keep animals | |
Yes | 64(37.2) |
No | 108(62.8) |
Travel History (3 or 12 months) | |
Yes | 35(20.3) |
No | 137(79.7) |
Median days of hospital stay (IQR) | 1 (1,3) |