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Table 2 Distribution of pupils by their hand hygiene habits

From: Assessment of bacterial carriage on the hands of primary school children in Calabar municipality, Nigeria

Hand hygiene habits

No. (%) of respondents

Yes

No

Does washing hands with water take a long time?

67(33.1)

83(66.9)

Do you feel dirty if you do not wash hands after using the toilet?

105(70)

45(30)

Do you always remember to wash hands with soap and water after using the toilet?

94(62.7)

56(37.3)

Do you wash hands after playing?

48 (32.0)

102(68.0)