Table 2

Frequencies (% (n)) of hands and face washing and bathing and showering in 15 month old children

Hygiene questionResponses
How often in a normal day:Not at all1–2 times3–4 times5 or more times
Is his/her face washed0.2 (23)28.4 (3127)60.8 (6711)10.6 (1166)
Are his/her hands washed/wiped0.05 (5)13.4 (1475)62.2 (6862)24.3 (2684)
How often in a normal day:NeverOccasionallySometimesUsuallyAlways
Are hands cleaned before meals5.5 (604)14.6 (1615)29.1 (3209)36.3 (4017)14.5 (1600)
How often does he/she usually:Hardly everOnce a weekSeveral times a weekOnce every dayMore than once a day
Have a bath or shower0.1 (13)4.2 (460)35.5 (3912)54.8 (6046)5.4 (599)