The Impact Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Infrastructures Have on People Living with HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe

Potgieter, Tendayi B. Mpofu Natasha; Barnard, T.G.

doi:10.5772/19431

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“…The prevalence of pathogenic Escherichia coli found in samples collected from toilet seats indicate an important transmission route which needs to be investigated further to establish the health risk to children and vulnerable people in rural areas where hygiene practices is poor. Adequate cleaning and disinfection of toilet seats, which can be disease transfer points, is needed to reduce the potential of disease transmission (Potgieter et al, 2011). The results from this study clearly showed a potential risk to the health of households' members who fall into vulnerable group (children under 5 years, old people, pregnant women and immune compromised individuals).…”

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The role of sanitation and hygiene practices in contamination of household drinking water in rural households of South Africa

Potgieter¹,

Barnard²

2013

proc water environ fed

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It has been shown that various household and cultural practices might be responsible for the recontamination of drinking water at the point-of-use. The aim of this study was to do a 6 month analysis of household practise by assessing the stored drinking water quality, the source water quality, the dishcloths used to clean the drinking water utensils and the kitchen floor. The pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli were used as the indicator of potential health risks in these households.

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The role of sanitation and hygiene practices in contamination of household drinking water in rural households of South Africa

Potgieter¹,

Barnard²

2013

proc water environ fed

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“…Good hygiene is an important barrier to many infectious diseases, and it promotes better health and well-being. Improved hygiene conditions will benefit vulnerable members of the communities, the elderly, children under the age of 5 years, and people suffering from immunocompromised diseases like TB and HIV/AIDS [3][4][5]. Globally, the most affected lives are those people living in communities with poor water and sanitation infrastructure and conditions.…”

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confidence: 99%