Assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene practice and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS home based care services in Gondar city, Ethiopia

Yallew, Walelegn Worku; Terefe, Mamo Wubshet; Herchline, Thomas; Sharma, Hardeep Rai; Bitew, Bikes Destaw; Kifle, Manay; Tetemke, Desalegn; Tefera, Mekuriaw A; Adane, Mesafint Molla

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-12-1057

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“…8,26 The observed significant association between educational attainment and sialorrhoea/anorexia, though cannot be easily explained, may not be unconnected with the general improvement in sanitation and hygiene practices that often attend higher levels of educational attainment. 27 The safety of drugs in pregnancy has been categorized by the United States Food and Drug into:…”

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms and related drug use among pregnant women of South-Western Nigeria

Jemilohun

Fasanu

Tijani

et al. 2015

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms and related drug use among pregnant women of South-Western Nigeria

Jemilohun

Fasanu

Tijani

et al. 2015

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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“…Lack of knowledge, attitudes, cost, and debilitating illness have all been noted as factors that inhibit access to or usage of improved WASH services and facilities by PLHIV. 21,22 Discrimination and social stigma have also limited access to WASH for PHLIV, who have reported being shunned from using certain water sources and sanitation facilities, and have had to travel further to access alternative water sources and sanitation facilities as a consequence. [22][23][24][25] Many studies have reported the health impact of WASH interventions among PLHIV [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] ; however, limited knowledge exists on WASH access and practices among HIV-positive individuals in rural Western Kenya where the rate of HIV among adults is high, about 15%.…”

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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Characteristics among HIV-Positive Households Participating in the Global Enteric Multicenter Study in Rural Western Kenya, 2008–2012

Schilling

Awuor

Rajasingham

et al. 2018

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Diarrheal illness, a common occurrence among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), is largely preventable through access to safe drinking water quality, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities. We examined WASH characteristics among households with and without HIV-positive residents enrolled in the Global Enteric Multicenter Study (GEMS) in rural Western Kenya. Using univariable logistic regression, we examined differences between HIV-positive and HIV-negative households in regard to WASH practices. Among HIV-positive households, we explored the relationship between the length of time knowing their HIV status and GEMS enrollment. No statistically significant differences were apparent in the WASH characteristics among HIV-positive and HIV-negative households. However, we found differences in the WASH characteristics among HIV-positive households who were aware of their HIV status ≥ 30 days before enrollment compared with HIV-positive households who found out their status < 30 days before enrollment or thereafter. Significantly more households aware of their HIV-positive status before enrollment reported treating their drinking water (odds ratio [OR] confidence interval [CI]: 2.34 [1.12, 4.86]) and using effective water treatment methods (OR [CI]: 9.6 [3.09, 29.86]), and had better drinking water storage practices. This suggests that within this region of Kenya, HIV programs are effective in promoting the importance of practicing positive WASH-related behaviors among PLHIV.

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“…Unsafe and insufficient water, poor sanitation and hygiene are some of the factors contributing to poor health in low and middle-income countries (World Health Organization [WHO], community-based care, water is used to bath patients with HIV/AIDS, wash soiled clothing and linen, keep the home environment clean, take medication, cook food, and adopt hygienic practices to prevent the spread of infectious diseases (Yallew et al, 2012). Unfortunately, access to potable water, safe sanitation and good hygiene may become more difficult for people living with HIV/AIDS due to their declining physical health and worsening economic status (Yallew et al, 2012). A study conducted in Botswana found that 66% of caregivers indicated that water shortage undermined their daily activities (Ngwenya and Kgathi, 2006).…”

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Water, sanitation and hygiene in community based care: implications for wellbeing for people living with HIV/AIDS/TB in Durban, South Africa

Mulopo

Akintola

2016

Jnl Sci Tech

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Majority of the HIV/AIDS patients in South Africa receive health care services at home. However, limited studies have been conducted to examine the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) situation in the homes of the care receivers and its impact on community-based care. The main objective of this study was to explore community health workers (CHW) perceptions on WASH in home-based care and the implications on people living with HIV/AIDS/TB, their family members and the CHW. Participants for this qualitative study were drawn from four community home-based care organizations in four marginalized communities in Durban providing care to HIV/AIDS/TB clients. Data was collected using participant observation of care-giving activities; semi-structured interviews with five home-based care project managers from the organizations and five focus group discussions with a total of 49 CHW. The study revealed that CHW had limited access to protective materials such as gloves and aprons and therefore tended to avoid carrying out activities that could help maintain proper hygiene in the homes for fear of infection. There was limited and unreliable access to water supply. CHW had to fetch water from immediate neighbours or surrounding areas and this created a time burden for caregivers taking away the time spent with patients. Inadequate access to water influences sanitation and hygiene, and this affects the work of CHW. Government needs to respond promptly to the water and sanitation needs of marginalized communities with limited resources. The findings of the study had implications for policy on WASH and community-based care in low in-come communities.Public Health England [PHE], and United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction [UNISDR], 2011). They can result in constrained medical treatment in health services and increase a community's vulnerability

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Assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene practice and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS home based care services in Gondar city, Ethiopia

Cited by 32 publications

References 14 publications

Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms and related drug use among pregnant women of South-Western Nigeria

Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms and related drug use among pregnant women of South-Western Nigeria

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Characteristics among HIV-Positive Households Participating in the Global Enteric Multicenter Study in Rural Western Kenya, 2008–2012

Water, sanitation and hygiene in community based care: implications for wellbeing for people living with HIV/AIDS/TB in Durban, South Africa

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