Public Toilets: An Exploratory Study on the Demands, Needs, and Expectations in Turkey

Afacan, Yasemin; Gürel, Meltem Ö.

doi:10.1068/b130020p

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“…Similar to the findings by Afacan and Gurel () on public sanitation facilities in Turkey, our sanitation facilities had issues with cleanliness. However, in our study, even when payment was required to use public sanitation facilities, it did not necessarily mean they were clean.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Food safety policies and practices in public spaces: The urban water, sanitation, and hygiene environment for fresh fish sold from individual vendors in Mzuzu, Malawi

Lazaro

Kapute

Holm

2019

Food Science & Nutrition

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In sub‐Saharan Africa, informal markets account for more than 80% of the total food selling. Fish is a major protein source for households in Malawi and is commonly purchased from individual vendors. The aim of this study was to review national acts and policies and local regulations focused on fresh fish sold at open‐air markets or by mobile vendors and to further examine the water, sanitation, and hygiene environment that may impact food safety in Mzuzu City, Malawi. The study used interviews, an observational checklist, and sampling of water and fish skin. In general, there was limited oversight of food safety where fresh fish are sold by vendors, and food safety guidance was inadequate. There was access to water in three of the four markets, but only two markets had safe water (0 cfu/100 ml for Escherichia coli). All vendors stored water in a container for use throughout the day to sprinkle over the fish with their bare hands to keep them from drying out. The mean washing water E. coli level was 700 cfu/100 ml. All fish skin samples (25/25) were positive for the presence of Salmonella spp., and most had high levels of E. coli. Sanitation facilities were available for vendors and customers in two of the four markets, but the use was limited. This research identified three key opportunities: (a) Regulatory framework including informal markets and mobile vendors; (b) Safe water, clean and functional toilets, and handwashing stations with soap at every market; and (c) Foodborne disease education for vendors.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Food safety policies and practices in public spaces: The urban water, sanitation, and hygiene environment for fresh fish sold from individual vendors in Mzuzu, Malawi

Lazaro

Kapute

Holm

2019

Food Science & Nutrition

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“…In addition, they have urinals of inadequate size, broken and uneven pavements, surface mounting of cables which are harmful to users. Afacan and Gurel [47], also reported similar situation on the study of public toilets in Turkey. Anyone using them is put at a significant risk because of non-hygienic conditions of the facilities which can eventually cause serious health issues.…”

Section: Sanitation Facilitiessupporting

confidence: 62%

Appraisal of on-Site Sanitation Facilities and Solid Waste Management in Public Places Within Akure Municipality, Nigeria

Adewumi¹,

Ajibade²,

Ajibade

2020

JCEST

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Public places within Nigeria are ever humming with tremendous activity and accordingly reflecting growth and development of the host cities. The ensuing channelization demands of these centres calls for apposite sanitation to enhancing efficient operation and utilization. This study was undertaken to assess the present status of onsite sanitation facilities in public places within Akure, to trace problems related to sanitation and solid waste management. Logical sampling methods were used to sample the users and passers-by of selected public places. Primary data were acquired from scrutinizing sanitation facilities, employing questionnaire, and interviewing the chief players- drivers and traders- in these centres. Qualitative and quantitative data obtained from both primary and secondary sources were employed for this study. Survey facts were analyzed using descriptive statistical method while Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) was further utilized in results analysis. The outcomes showed existing sanitary facilities are insufficient to match the populace, and a poor maintenance of these facilitates credited to unavailability of dedicated management staff coupled with flawed maintenance and monitoring by local authorities. This is occasioned by lower than normal patronage. Further, the general experience of the respondent with regard to these facilities were rather unpleasant. Combating strategies to the established challenges in the selected centres are active governmental involvement in restructuring these places in conformity with standard requirements; community support programs, and a supervisory team routinely overseeing the reliability and development of sanitation facilities.

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“…Accessible toilet stalls and washbasins should also be installed for people with wheelchair and equipped with a system which provided to allow persons inside the toilet stalls to find and use emergency lighting signs and switches (UNWTO, 2013). The provision of public toilets is important to see also in terms of their usefulness ( Afacan & Gurel, 2015). (g) Prices.…”

Section: Accessible Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Accessibility Development: A Guide to Sustain Modern Market for Urban Shopper’s Diversity

Mulyaningrum

Lestari

Wiastuti

2018

iccd

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Modern market has been defined as the needs of urban shoppers in providing the grocery shopping and fulfilling the shopping demands. In addition, changes in the diverse shoppers, lead to diverse market desire to acquire more convenient place to shop. Therefore, accessibility should be a key issue to this consideration that eventually will be able to enhance the shopper experience. This study aims to identify the accessibility implementation in term of common requirements of Jakarta’s modern market based on World Tourism Organization Accessible Tourism concept. This research used qualitative method with explorative approach. Research object was chosen based on modern market data listed in Jakarta Culture and Tourism Board official website retrieved on January 10th, 2018. Primary data were collected through interview and direct filed observation on eight modern markets in Jakarta. The finding elaborates accessibility implementation in terms of common requirements based on seven criteria; parking area, communication, signage, horizontal movement, vertical movement, public hygiene and prices. The results show communications criteria are less implemented and signage criteria are implemented the most by majority modern market. This study implication will be beneficial in providing recommendation for modern market to be able to sustain the business through maximizing the common requirements of accessibility to meet the needs of diverse urban shopper.

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Public Toilets: An Exploratory Study on the Demands, Needs, and Expectations in Turkey

Cited by 39 publications

References 22 publications

Food safety policies and practices in public spaces: The urban water, sanitation, and hygiene environment for fresh fish sold from individual vendors in Mzuzu, Malawi

Food safety policies and practices in public spaces: The urban water, sanitation, and hygiene environment for fresh fish sold from individual vendors in Mzuzu, Malawi

Appraisal of on-Site Sanitation Facilities and Solid Waste Management in Public Places Within Akure Municipality, Nigeria

Accessibility Development: A Guide to Sustain Modern Market for Urban Shopper’s Diversity

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