Latrine utilization and associated factors among kebeles implementing and non implementing Urban Community Led Total Sanitation and Hygiene in Hawassa town, Ethiopia

Tulu, Lemma; Kumie, Abera; Hawas, Sintayehu Bedada; Demissie, Hailu Fekadu; Segni, Mesfin Tafa

doi:10.5897/ajest2016.2223

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“…Respondents who were not knowledgeable towards the use of latrine prevents spread of diseases was 93% less likely to utilized latrine compared to those households who were knowledgeable. This finding was supported by Study conducted in Hawassa town, Southern, Ethiopia [30]. This might be due to having awareness latrine utilization for diseases prevention may increase the utilization rate.…”

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Latrine Utilization and Associated Factors Among Households in SebetaHawas Woreda, Oromia Special Zone, Ethiopia

Zewdie¹,

Dugassa²,

Mannekulih³

et al. 2021

EJCBS

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In developing regions almost half of the population does not have access to improved latrine facilities. In Ethiopia up to 60% of the current disease burden was attributable to poor sanitation. However, the information regarding latrine utilization was minimal in the study area. This study assessed the magnitude of latrine utilization and associated factors among households in SebetaHawas Woreda Oromia special zone, Ethiopia from June 1-20, 2019. Cross-sectional study design was conducted. Using interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaires and observational checklist; data were collected from 631 households by using stratification sampling technique. Then data were entered in to Epi-Info version 7 and analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21. Descriptive statistics were performed to analyze frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation to describe the study population. Using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression, independent variables with P-value of <0.25 was considered a candidate for the final multiple logistic regression model. The association was expressed in odds ratio with 95% confidence interval and P-value <0.05 were used as cut-off points to declare significance in the final model. A total of 631 households were assessed for their latrine utilization status with 100% of response rate. The latrine utilization was 68% ] in the study area. In multivariable analysis, respondents with age greater than or equal to 48 years [AOR: 6.24, 95%CI: 1.23-32.91)], collage and above [AOR: 8.02, 95%CI: 6.96-16.52)], family size greater than or equal to five [AOR: 0.51, 95%CI: 0.32 -0.82], households with no availability of hand washing facility [AOR: 0.36, 95%CI, 0.14-0.89)], knowledgeable towards the use of latrine [AOR: 0.07, 0.02-0.27)], and no feces observed around the pit hole [AOR: 4.37, 95%CI, 1.78-10.73)] were factors associated with latrine utilization. The magnitude of latrine utilization among households of SebetaHawas Woreda was low. Age, educational status, family size, availability of hand washing facility, knowledgeable towards the use of latrine, cleanliness of latrine were factors which affects latrine utilization. It needs attention to maximize 100% latrine utilization and zero open defecation.

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Latrine Utilization and Associated Factors Among Households in SebetaHawas Woreda, Oromia Special Zone, Ethiopia

Zewdie¹,

Dugassa²,

Mannekulih³

et al. 2021

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“…The data were collected using a structured questionnaire that was adopted after reviewing previous studies ( 3 , 16 , 17 ) and an observational checklist. The questionnaire was first prepared in English, translated into Somali language, and finally translated back into English by an expert who was fluent in both languages to maintain its consistency.…”

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“…In this study, open defecation practice was considered to be any household with latrines and at least one family member defecating either in fields, forests, bushes, open bodies of water, lakes, ponds, or other open spaces ( 17 ).…”

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Open defecation practice among households with latrines in rural communities of Ararso District, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia

Ismail,

Ibrahim,

Abdi

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundOpen defecation contributes to the spread of different feco-oral diseases. Therefore, access to a latrine is strongly recommended, as it considerably reduces the risks. Even though provision of latrine facilities alone does not guarantee the desired health benefits, they should be integrated with behavior change. In Ethiopia, efforts have been made to increase the coverage of latrine facilities. However, evidence on how consistently households use it is limited. Most prior studies focused on latrine utilization among households, and limited evidence is available about open defecation practices among households with latrines and associated factors. Thus, this study is critical for developing effective intervention approaches to prevent open defecation among households with latrines.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the open defecation practice and associated factors among households with latrines in rural communities of Ararso District, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia, 2023.MethodA community-based, cross-sectional study design was employed among households with latrines in the district. A total of 632 households latrines were selected using a systematic sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and an observational checklist. The questionnaire was designed in KoboTool box, Humanitarian Response software, and the data were collected using the Kobo Collect version 2023.2.4 mobile application. The data were downloaded from the server in the Microsoft Excel format for data cleaning before being exported to STATA version 14 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were employed to investigate the relationship between outcome and independent variables. Odd ratios with 95% confidence intervals were utilized to assess the association between the outcome and the predictor variables. A P-value of <0.05 was used as the threshold point for statistical significance.ResultIn this study, the prevalence of open defecation practice among households with latrines was 32.4% (95% CI: 28.1, 35.9). Sex of the household (AOR = 1.60, 95% CI: 1.06, 2.4), educational status (AOR = 2.40, 95% CI: 1.08, 5.53), family size (AOR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.22, 2.78), the presence of under-5-year-old children in the house (AOR = 1.84, 95% CI: 1.19, 2.75), the need for latrine maintenance (AOR = 2.37.95% CI: 1.62, 3.48), current status of the latrine (AOR = 2.37, 95% CI: 1.62, 3.48), and latrine cleanness status (being unclean) (AOR = 1.91, 95% CI: 1.29, 2.81) were significantly associated with open defecation practice among households with latrine.ConclusionThe study concluded that open defecation was significantly practiced by households with latrines. This revealed that the presence of a latrine alone was insufficient to considerably reduce open defecation. To alleviate this problem, the government and health workers, in collaboration with the health bureau, should promote frequent sanitation and hygiene education in the communities.

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“…Proper latrine utilization: Households that have functional latrines, children’s feces being safely disposed of, no visible feces in the compound, and show at least one sign of use (the footpath to the toilet is not grass-covered, the latrine is stinky, there is anal cleansing material, there is fresh feces in the sitting hole, and there is a moist slab). 34 , 37 , 40 , 41 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire that included both open-ended and closed-ended questions, which were developed through a review of the literature. 17 , 34 , 35 , 37 , 41 , 43 - 45 The questionnaire contains questions related to socio-demographic factors, latrine characteristics, and behavioral factors associated with latrine utilization. Moreover, an on-the-spot observation checklist was used to collect some of the latrine characteristics and behavioral factors.…”

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confidence: 99%

Latrine Utilization and its Associated Factors in Urban Slums Dwellers of Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Yirdaw,

Dessie,

Azanaw

et al. 2023

Environ�Health�Insights

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Background: Sanitation facilities are critical for interrupting the transmission of feco-oral disease through proper use, not simply their physical presence. Latrine utilization is the actual behavior in a practice of regularly using existing latrines for the safe disposal of excreta. In slum regions of developing nations, such as Ethiopia, poor latrine use is a prevalent concern. As a result, the purpose of this study was to examine the state of latrine utilization and its determinant factors in the urban slums of Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was done in slum regions of Gondar City from March 1 to April 30, 2021, with a total of 422 systematically chosen households. A structured pre-tested questionnaire and on-the-spot observational checklists were used to collect the data from each household. Result: Latrine utilization was observed among 31.5% of households. Latrine utilization was also significantly associated with the age of the latrine (age ⩽10 years) (AOR: 2.31; 95% CI (1.15, 4.63)), cleanliness of the latrine (AOR: 3.70; 95% CI (1.16, 11.78)), pit being lined (AOR: 6.33; 95% CI (2.09, 19.15)), depth of latrine (⩽3 m) (AOR: 0.43; 95% CI (0.24, 0.77)), and cleaning materials for handwashing (AOR: 0.33; 95% CI (0.15, 0.75)). Conclusion: Based on the present finding, most households didn’t have proper latrine utilization practices. The age of the latrine, cleanliness of the latrine, pit being lined, depth of the pit, and cleaning materials for handwashing were associated factors of latrine utilization. As a result, sanitation interventions such as health education about improving the cleanliness and sanitary condition of existing latrine facilities and constructing lined and deep new latrines as the goal’s standard should be implemented.

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Latrine utilization and associated factors among kebeles implementing and non implementing Urban Community Led Total Sanitation and Hygiene in Hawassa town, Ethiopia

Cited by 10 publications

References 5 publications

Latrine Utilization and Associated Factors Among Households in SebetaHawas Woreda, Oromia Special Zone, Ethiopia

Latrine Utilization and Associated Factors Among Households in SebetaHawas Woreda, Oromia Special Zone, Ethiopia

Open defecation practice among households with latrines in rural communities of Ararso District, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia

Latrine Utilization and its Associated Factors in Urban Slums Dwellers of Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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