Table 3 The percentage distribution of the interviewed persons according to the reasons why they are not washing their hands
From: Turkey Handwashing Survey: suggestion for taking the ecological model into better consideration
Turkey (%) n = 4855 | Rural (%) n = 1920 | Urban (%) n = 2935 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Individual reasons | |||
Forgetting | 34.1 | 39.0 | 30.9 |
Finding no time | 24.3 | 27.8 | 22.0 |
Feeling no need | 6.8 | 7.7 | 6.3 |
Adverse effect of the handwashing materials | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Environmental reasons | |||
Not to have right place or tap for handwashing | 29.4 | 28.6 | 29.8 |
Lack of soap or other handwashing materials | 10.9 | 9.2 | 12.1 |
Being the handwashing place not hygienic | 9.5 | 4.7 | 12.7 |
Being the place of lavatory not easily accessible | 8.0 | 7.7 | 8.1 |