| Risk factors of S. Typhi | Male No. (%) | Female No. (%) | Total No. (%) |
| n = 348 | n = 52 | ||
| History of S. Typhi |
|
|
|
| Yes | 23 (6.6) | 7 (13.5) | 30 (7.5) |
| No | 325 (93.4) | 45 (86.5) | 370 (92.5) |
| Constipation |
|
|
|
| Yes | 8 (2.3) | 4 (7.7) | 12 (3.0) |
| No | 340 (97.7) | 48 (92.3) | 388 (97.0) |
| Stomach discomfort |
|
|
|
| Yes | 7 (2.0) | 4 (7.7) | 11 (2.8) |
| No | 341 (98.0) | 48 (92.3) | 389 (97.3) |
| Source of water |
|
|
|
| Pipe | 52 (14.9) | 5 (9.6) | 57 (14.2) |
| Sachet | 274 (78.7) | 42 (80.8) | 316 (79.0) |
| Bottled | 22 (6.3) | 5 (9.6) | 27 (6.8) |
| Frequency of Hand washing |
|
|
|
| Seldom | 34 (9.8) | 7 (13.5) | 41 (10.3) |
| Regular | 139 (39.9) | 15 (28.8) | 154 (38.5) |
| Always | 175 (50.3) | 30 (57.7) | 205 (51.2) |
| Frequency of meals |
|
|
|
| Seldom | 160 (46.0) | 41 (78.8) | 201 (50.2) |
| Regular | 134 (38.5) | 8 (15.4) | 142 (35.5) |
| Always | 54 (15.5) | 3 (5.7) | 57 (13.3) |
| Care of typhoid patient |
|
|
|
| Yes | 5 (1.4) | 2 (3.8) | 7 (1.8) |
| No | 343 (98.6) | 50 (96.2) | 393 (98.3) |
| Typhoid Knowledge |
|
|
|
| Yes | 71 (20.4) | 14 (26.9) | 85 (21.3) |
| No | 277 (79.6) | 38 (73.1) | 315 (78.8) |
| Prevention awareness |
|
|
|
| Yes | 80 (23.0) | 14 (26.9) | 94 (23.5) |
| No | 268 (77.0) | 38 (73.1) | 306 (76.5) |