Table 3 Bivariate analyses (ANOVA) of basic knowledge of cholera risk factors and health literacy competency score (food and hygiene practices)
Knowledge of cholera risk factors items | Â | N | Mean | Std. deviation | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I know that I can get cholera through water that is contaminated | Disagree | 24 | 33.6 | 4.3 | 0.035 |
Agree | 377 | 35.4 | 3.9 | Â | |
Total | 401 | 35.3 | 3.9 | Â | |
It is possible that I can get cholera through food | Disagree | 26 | 33.4 | 4.0 | 0.011 |
Agree | 375 | 35.4 | 3.9 | Â | |
Total | 401 | 35.3 | 3.9 | Â | |
Practicing open defecation may be a way to spread cholera to me and my household | Disagree | 27 | 33.8 | 5.5 | 0.042 |
Agree | 374 | 35.4 | 3.7 | Â | |
Total | 401 | 35.3 | 3.9 | Â | |
Cholera is caused by a germ | Disagree | 42 | 33.5 | 5.0 | 0.003 |
Agree | 359 | 35.5 | 3.7 | Â | |
Total | 401 | 35.3 | 3.9 | Â |