This dataset captures detailed Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) conditions and related management practices in Community-Based Childcare Centres (CBCCs) in Thyolo Malawi.
Format
A tibble with 118 rows and 98 variables
- submitted_on
Date when the data was collected and submitted.
- district
Name of the district where the CBCC is located.
- enrollment_male_total
Total number of enrolled male children.
- enrollment_female_total
Total number of enrolled female children.
- enrollment_male_disability
Number of enrolled male children with disabilities.
- enrollment_female_disability
Number of enrolled female children with disabilities.
- latitude
GPS coordinate - latitude of the CBCC.
- longitude
GPS coordinate - longitude of the CBCC.
- photo_cbcc
Photo file or URL showing the CBCC.
- cbcc_has_water
Indicates whether the CBCC currently has access to water.
- main_water_source
The primary source of water for the CBCC (e.g., borehole, piped water).
- water_source_available_now
Whether the main water source is currently providing water.
- water_source_functional_status
Functional status of the main water source.
- breakdown_cause
Reported cause of breakdown in the water source.
- breakdown_past_12_months
Whether the water source has broken down in the last 12 months.
- breakdown_fixed_date
Date when the water source was last repaired.
- distance_water_market_magnitude
Distance from CBCC to the main water source (numeric part).
- distance_water_market_unit
Unit of distance from CBCC to the main water source (e.g., meters).
- water_available_year_round
Whether the CBCC has access to water all year round.
- alternative_water_source
Alternative source of water for the CBCC.
- water_supply_satisfaction
Whether the CBCC is satisfied with its current water supply.
- why_not_satisfied_water
Reasons for dissatisfaction with the water source.
- complaint_about_water
Whether any complaints have been made about water supply.
- alt_water_available_now
Whether the alternative water source is currently functional.
- distance_alt_water_magnitude
Distance to the alternative water source (numeric part).
- distance_alt_water_unit
Unit of distance to the alternative water source (e.g., meters).
- main_water_50m_from_contaminants
Whether the main water source is at least 50m from contaminants.
- water_treatment_method
Method used to treat water (e.g., boiling, chlorine).
- water_treatment_method_other
Other water treatment methods if not listed.
- treatment_meets_who_standards
Whether water treatment meets WHO safety standards.
- last_microbacteria_test_date
Date of last microbial test of the water.
- microbacteria_test_result_fcu
Results of microbial test (e.g., fecal coliform units).
- water_quality_meets_who
Whether water quality meets WHO guidelines.
- water_mgmt_committee_available
Presence of a committee responsible for water management.
- committee_trained_on_maintenance
Whether the committee has received training on maintaining the water source.
- committee_functional
Whether the water management committee is currently active and functioning.
- committee_functional_comments
Additional comments on committee performance.
- operation_funds_available
Indicates if there are funds for operating/maintaining water infrastructure.
- funds_amount_account
The amount of funds currently available in the CBCCs account.
- funds_source
Main source of funds for water-related operations.
- other_source_of_funds
Alternative sources of funds if applicable.
- financial_records_kept
Whether financial records are maintained and up to date.
- has_wash_plan_budget
Whether the CBCC has a dedicated WASH plan or budget.
- additional_comments_1
Free-text field for any other observations.
- usable_toilets_for_kids
Availability of usable toilets for children.
- girls_toilet_total
Total number of toilets designated for girls.
- boys_toilet_total
Total number of toilets designated for boys.
- usable_toilets_for_staff
Whether there are usable toilets for staff.
- male_staff_toilet_total
Number of toilets designated for male staff.
- female_staff_toilet_total
Number of toilets designated for female staff.
- toilet_for_physically_challenged
Whether the facility has accessible toilets for people with disabilities.
- toilet_for_adolescent_girls
Availability of gender-appropriate toilets for adolescent girls.
- toilets_visibly_clean
Whether toilets are visibly clean.
- toilet_cleaning_frequency
Frequency of toilet cleaning.
- toilet_cleaning_frequency_other
Additional description of cleaning frequency if not listed.
- handwashing_at_toilets
Availability of handwashing stations near toilets.
- complaint_about_sanitation
Whether there have been complaints about sanitation.
- complaint_recipient
The person or entity who receives sanitation complaints.
- group_handwashing_station
Whether a group handwashing station exists at the CBCC.
- group_handwashing_count
Number of group handwashing stations available.
- soap_water_at_handwash
Availability of both soap and water at handwashing stations.
- toilet_has_ventilation
Indicates if toilets are adequately ventilated.
- toilets_within_30m_cbcc
Whether toilets are located within 30 meters of the CBCC.
- open_defecation_near_cbcc
Presence of open defecation near the CBCC premises.
- has_waste_bins
Indicates if there are waste bins available at the CBCC.
- waste_bins_count
Number of waste bins available.
- solid_waste_management
Method used to manage solid waste (e.g., burning, pit disposal).
- solid_waste_management_other
Other methods of solid waste management if not listed.
- surrounding_clean
Whether the general area around the CBCC is clean.
- dialogue_on_wash_issues
Whether there are community dialogues on WASH issues.
- last_wash_inspection
Date of the most recent WASH inspection.
- cbcc_provides_meals
Indicates if the CBCC provides meals to children.
- kitchen_sanitary_condition
General sanitary condition of the CBCC kitchen.
- kitchen_sanitary_condition_other
Additional kitchen sanitation details not covered in the main options.
- additional_comments_2
Additional enumerator comments related to WASH and sanitation.
- cbcc_cleaning_frequency
Frequency with which the CBCC is cleaned.
- cleaning_materials_used
Materials used for cleaning (e.g., soap, bleach).
- surface_detergent_available
Indicates if surface cleaning agents are available.
- disinfection_tools_available
Availability of disinfection tools (e.g., gloves, sprayers).
- hygiene_poster_visible
Whether hygiene promotion posters are visible at the CBCC.
- daily_group_handwashing
Whether group handwashing is practiced daily at the CBCC.
- caregiver_wash_training
Whether caregivers have received training on WASH practices.
- handwashing_in_cbcc
Whether handwashing is practiced regularly at the CBCC.
- soap_water_available_now
If soap and water were available at the time of data collection.
- demonstrate_handwashing
Whether learners or caregivers can demonstrate proper handwashing technique.
- soap_stock_available
Availability of a stockpile of soap at the CBCC.
- soap_provider
Source/provider of the soap (e.g., parents, NGOs).
- learners_hygiene_education
Whether hygiene education is provided to children.
- hand_hygiene_protocol_visible
Visibility of hand hygiene protocols posted on CBCC premises.
- slts_triggered
Whether the CBCC has been triggered under the School-Led Total Sanitation (SLTS) initiative.
- wash_teaching_by_caregivers
Whether caregivers actively teach WASH principles.
- hygiene_iec_materials
Availability of hygiene-related IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials.
- key_handwashing_times
Key times when handwashing is practiced (e.g., before meals, after toilet).
- key_handwashing_times_other
Additional key handwashing times not covered by standard options.
- iec_materials_for_training
Availability of IEC materials for training purposes.
- wash_improvement_equipment
Equipment available to support WASH improvements.
- wash_improvement_equipment_other
Any other WASH-related improvement equipment not listed.
- additional_comments_3
Final comments by the data collector on WASH and hygiene at the CBCC.