Household water treatment practice and associated factors among rural Kebeles (villages) in west Guji zone, southern Ethiopia: Community based cross-sectional study

Asefa, Lechisa; Ashenafi, Abrehalign; Dhengesu, Degefa; Roba, Habtamu; Lemma, Hailu

doi:10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101311

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“…Hence, treatment of water before use becomes the best alternative (25). Asefa et al (2023) also reported in their study from Southern Ethiopia that, 35.8% of their study participants practiced water treatment.…”

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Assessing the implications of access to toilet and water facilities on the health of households in the Sunyani Municipality, Ghana

Asare,

Barimah,

Mensah

et al. 2023

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BackgroundUncontaminated water and adequate sanitation facilities are of major importance for limiting the incidence of infectious diseases. In Ghana, about 80% of people still do not have access to proper sanitation, including latrines, which have dramatic consequences on human health, dignity, security and the environment. Potable water coverage in the Sunyani municipality stands at 47 percent in the urban areas and 33.5 percent in the rural areas. Many of the households in the Sunyani Municipality do not have toilet facilities, putting pressure on the few existing public toilet facilities available.MethodsUsing a simple random sampling technique, a total of 500 households were selected for the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data. In addition, a hand-held global positioning system (GPS) receiver was used to pick geographic coordinates of various water and toilet facilities. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.ResultsThe results indicate inconsistencies in the spatial distribution of toilet and water facilities with an average distance of 33 meters. The study further revealed the current system of public toilets operating in the towns cannot be resource intensive to meet households’ targets because they do not satisfy sanitation needs (p<0.001). On the contrary, it tends to rather create even more problems, thereby encouraging open defecation. Also, their impact on human and environmental health needs to be taken into account.ConclusionAccess to potable water and improved toilet facility remains a challenge as most households do not have toilets within their homes. Financial constraints, distance travelled and poor condition of public toilets were the main factors determining utilization of public toilet facilities. The types of toilet facilities used in the Municipality influence disease prevalence. The prevalence of cholera, diarrhoea, typhoid, skin rashes and eye infections were as a result of improper or no washing of hands.

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confidence: 86%

“…Water treatment is very crucial for households who do not trust the source and quality of water they depend on. Hence, treatment of water before use becomes the best alternative (25). Asefa et al (2023) also reported in their study from Southern Ethiopia that, 35.8% of their study participants practiced water treatment.…”

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confidence: 99%

Assessing the implications of access to toilet and water facilities on the health of households in the Sunyani Municipality, Ghana

Asare,

Barimah,

Mensah

et al. 2023

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Navigating access to safe water by rural households in sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from north-western Ghana

Baddianaah,

Dongzagla,

Salifu

2024

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Overview of the low-cost technologies for household water treatment in developing countries

John Mdee,

Lwasa,

Sadiki

2024

Water Practice &Amp; Technology

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This study explored various low-cost water treatment technologies that are used to minimize levels of pathogens and contaminants in raw water. The paper focused on techniques such as cloth filtration, boiling, chlorination, and solar water disinfection. In the communities, cloth filtration is applied as the initial step of treating raw water with the proper choice of cloth fabrics followed by either boiling, chlorination or solar water disinfection. In low-income communities with unclean burning fuel sources, boiling was found to be the preferred method. Chlorination was also a popular technique associated with the challenges of low or high levels of free chlorine at the point of use and disinfection by-products. Solar water disinfection required optimal residence time and detection sensors for microorganism inactivation. Overall, the paper provided valuable insights into the different low-cost water treatment techniques that are commonly used for household applications, particularly in developing countries.

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Household water treatment practice and associated factors among rural Kebeles (villages) in west Guji zone, southern Ethiopia: Community based cross-sectional study

Cited by 5 publications

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Assessing the implications of access to toilet and water facilities on the health of households in the Sunyani Municipality, Ghana

Assessing the implications of access to toilet and water facilities on the health of households in the Sunyani Municipality, Ghana

Navigating access to safe water by rural households in sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from north-western Ghana

Overview of the low-cost technologies for household water treatment in developing countries

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