Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Some Selected LGAs in Kaduna State, Northwestern Nigeria
Joint Authors
Okareh, O. T.
Mustapha, M.
Sridhar, M. K. C.
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities is a basic necessity for human livelihood, survival, and well-being.
Adequate WASH facilities provision is a critical issue to most developing countries around the world including Nigeria.
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding WASH are integral to effective and sustainable WASH facilities provision.
This study assessed the level of knowledge, behavior, and practices towards water, sanitation, and hygiene in Kaduna state, Nigeria, with a view to ensuring sustainable WASH facilities intervention in the region.
Data collection tools included spot check observation and questionnaire involving 854 participants, selected from five local government areas (LGAs): Chikun, Kajuru, Soba, Kachia, and Zango Kataf.
From the results, major drinking water sources were surface waters (52.5%) and unprotected hand dug wells (44.8%); only 46.2% treated their water supply and few (16.6%) used chlorination method.
Pit latrine toilets were the major (76.5%) excreta disposal means, and open defecation practices were widespread (41.4%).
Level of personal and environmental hygiene understanding was fairly good in all the local government areas, and 65.4% claimed to use water and soap for washing hands after defecation.
Incidence of water related diseases is generally low in the area.
Despite the commendable findings in the study areas, communities are still at risk due to lack of safe water supply and poor practices of home treatment and excreta disposal.
Therefore provision of WASH facilities and WASH education is fundamental for ensuring public health in the study area.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sridhar, M. K. C.& Okareh, O. T.& Mustapha, M.. 2020. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Some Selected LGAs in Kaduna State, Northwestern Nigeria. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184365
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sridhar, M. K. C.…[et al.]. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Some Selected LGAs in Kaduna State, Northwestern Nigeria. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184365
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sridhar, M. K. C.& Okareh, O. T.& Mustapha, M.. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Some Selected LGAs in Kaduna State, Northwestern Nigeria. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184365
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1184365