The Status of School Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Progress Towards Achieving the SDG 6
Abayneh Melaku,
Bezatu Mengistie,
Taffere Addis
Abstract:Background: The provision of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities and services for schools is vital to students’ health, development, and educational performance. However, school WASH coverage in developing countries remains low. This study aimed to assess the adequacy of WASH services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A school-based quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2020 in 98 schools. A multistage sampling technique was used to select schools included in… Show more
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