Bacteriological quality of public water sources in Shuni, Tambuwal and Sokoto towns in North-Western Nigeria

Raji, M. I. O.; Ibrahim, Y. K. E.; Ehinmidu, J. O.

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“…This result conforms to Raji and Ibrahim 16 study outcome where prevalence of diarrhea was found to be highest among children of women in the Northwest Nigeria. A research report by Raji et al 33 , has also confirmed instances of disease outbreak in this region of Nigeria due primarily to water contamination. The same study showed that drinking water sampled from Sokoto, a major town in this region was found to contain a very high load of microbes which were far beyond the allowable limits by WHO 2 .…”

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Maternal Education and Diarrhea among Children aged 0-24 Months in Nigeria

Desmennu

Oluwasanu

John-Akinola

et al. 2017

Afr J Reprod Health

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Childhood diarrhea remains a problem in countries like Nigeria where access to potable water, good hygiene and sanitation are lacking. Maternal education is an important determinant of health status of under-five children. Very few studies have investigated the relationship between maternal education and diarrhea in children in Nigeria. Therefore, this study was implemented to fill the gap. The study design was cross-sectional and 2013 National Survey was used. Children aged 0-24 months were investigated and the dependent variable was diarrhea status of the index child in the last two weeks prior the survey. The main independent variable was maternal education. Data were analyzed using Chi-square and Logistic regression models (α=0.05). Diarrhea prevalence was 13.7% and higher (15.5%) among children of women who have no formal education, and mothers living in the North East region of Nigeria experienced the highest prevalence (26.4%). Children whose mothers had no formal education were 2.69(CI= 1.800-4.015, p<0.001) more likely to have diarrhea as compared to those who had higher education. Maternal education is an important predictor of diarrhea among children aged 0-24 months in Nigeria. Policies to reduce diarrhea among children in Nigeria should target children of the illiterate, less educated mothers and those living in the North-West. (Afr J Reprod Health 2017; 21[3]: 27-36). Keywords: Maternal Education, Childhood diarrhea, Nigeria RésuméLa diarrhée infantile demeure un problème dans des pays comme le Nigéria où l'accès à l'eau potable, à la bonne hygiène et à l'assainissement manque. L'éducation maternelle est un déterminant important de l'état de santé des enfants de moins de cinq ans. Très peu d'études ont étudié la relation entre l'éducation maternelle et la diarrhée chez les enfants au Nigeria. Par conséquent, cette étude a été mise en oeuvre pour combler l'écart. La conception de l'étude était transversale et l'enquête nationale de 2013 était utilisée. Les enfants âgés de 0 à 24 mois ont été étudiés et la variable dépendante était le statut de diarrhée de l'index chez les deux dernières semaines avant l'enquête. La principale variable indépendante était l'éducation maternelle. Les données ont été analysées à l'aide de modèles de régimes de Chi-carré et de régression logistique (α = 0,05). La prévalence de la diarrhée était de 13,7% et plus élevée (15,5%) chez les enfants des femmes qui n'ont pas reçu l'éducation formelle, et les mères qui habitent dans la région nord-est du Nigeria ont connu la plus forte prévalence (26,4%). Les enfants dont les mères n'ont pas reçu une éducation formelle étaient 2,69 (IC = 1,800-4,015, p <0,001) plus susceptibles d'avoir une diarrhée par rapport à ceux qui avaient fait des études supérieures. L'éducation maternelle est un indice important de la diarrhée chez les enfants âgés de 0 à 24 mois au Nigéria. Les politiques visant à réduire la diarrhée chez les enfants au Nigéria devraient cibler les enfants des analphabètes, des mères moins instruites et des perso...

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Maternal Education and Diarrhea among Children aged 0-24 Months in Nigeria

Desmennu

Oluwasanu

John-Akinola

et al. 2017

Afr J Reprod Health

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“…Most studies were from sub-Saharan Africa (31%) or Latin America (23%) ( Fig 2 ). Very few studies were conducted in rural (3%, n = 5) [ 42 , 56 , 102 , 120 , 134 ] or peri-urban settings (2%, n = 4) [ 161 , 170 , 185 , 200 ].…”

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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Fecal Contamination and Inadequate Treatment of Packaged Water

Williams¹,

Bain

Fisher³

et al. 2015

PLoS ONE

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BackgroundPackaged water products provide an increasingly important source of water for consumption. However, recent studies raise concerns over their safety.ObjectivesTo assess the microbial safety of packaged water, examine differences between regions, country incomes, packaged water types, and compare packaged water with other water sources.MethodsWe performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. Articles published in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish, with no date restrictions were identified from online databases and two previous reviews. Studies published before April 2014 that assessed packaged water for the presence of Escherichia coli, thermotolerant or total coliforms were included provided they tested at least ten samples or brands.ResultsA total of 170 studies were included in the review. The majority of studies did not detect fecal indicator bacteria in packaged water (78/141). Compared to packaged water from upper-middle and high-income countries, packaged water from low and lower-middle-income countries was 4.6 (95% CI: 2.6–8.1) and 13.6 (95% CI: 6.9–26.7) times more likely to contain fecal indicator bacteria and total coliforms, respectively. Compared to all other packaged water types, water from small bottles was less likely to be contaminated with fecal indicator bacteria (OR = 0.32, 95%CI: 0.17–0.58) and total coliforms (OR = 0.10, 95%CI: 0.05, 0.22). Packaged water was less likely to contain fecal indicator bacteria (OR = 0.35, 95%CI: 0.20, 0.62) compared to other water sources used for consumption.ConclusionsPolicymakers and regulators should recognize the potential benefits of packaged water in providing safer water for consumption at and away from home, especially for those who are otherwise unlikely to gain access to a reliable, safe water supply in the near future. To improve the quality of packaged water products they should be integrated into regulatory and monitoring frameworks.

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“…Outbreaks of waterborne diseases occur when surface water containing enteric pathogens is adopted for home and sporting purposes [44]. In Sokoto, Shunni and Tambuwal towns, the drinking water sampled had Salmonella, E. coli, Shigella and Vibrio species that were more than WHO's tolerance for potability [45].…”

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Analysis of sanitation and waterborne disease occurrence in Ondo State, Nigeria

Adegoke

Solihu

Bilewu

2022

Environ Dev Sustain

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Waterborne diseases are linked to signi cant disease burden worldwide. Waterborne diarrhoea disease, for example, is responsible for two million deaths each year. Proper household water and sanitation can, however, increase resilience to waterborne disease risks. In view of the foregoing, this work has established a relationship between sanitation and waterborne disease occurrence in Ondo State and between potable water and waterborne diseases in the State by the analysis of the data sourced from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Ministry has used the strati ed sampling procedure to prepare the National Water Supply and Sanitation Baseline Survey Forms that was administered to get information on improved sanitation, potable water supply and waterborne disease occurrence in Ondo State, Nigeria. Three equations were generated to mock the variables of improved sanitation, potable water supply and waterborne disease occurrence and their interdependencies. To predict one variable when the other is known, modelled equations were also validated and returned errors were less than 50% in all cases. It was concluded that since the least average error was generated when the prevalence of waterborne diseases in the State was predicted with information available on improved sanitation, the occurrence of waterborne diseases in the State is due to the unhygienic practices of the people of the State. The study has contributed to the rst two goals of SDG 2030 which are: to increase potable water availability and to give access to an improved level of sanitation by the year 2030.

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Bacteriological quality of public water sources in Shuni, Tambuwal and Sokoto towns in North-Western Nigeria

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Maternal Education and Diarrhea among Children aged 0-24 Months in Nigeria

Maternal Education and Diarrhea among Children aged 0-24 Months in Nigeria

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Fecal Contamination and Inadequate Treatment of Packaged Water

Analysis of sanitation and waterborne disease occurrence in Ondo State, Nigeria

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