Water and sanitation for all in low-income countries

Jones, Hazel; Fisher, Julie; Reed, Robert A.

doi:10.1680/muen.12.00018

Cited by 13 publications

(13 citation statements)

References 6 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Likewise, women who access sanitation facilities via open defecation are more likely to participate in the VSLA, compared to others. These findings are in line with the results by Anyango et al (2007), which show that, one of the crucial reasons for (Jones et al, 2012). Accordingly, open defecation among women exposed them to the risk of diseases and sexual violence, which can make them lose their dignity (United Nations, 2009;Pardeshi, 2009;Mader, 2011;Saleem et al, 2019).…”

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 83%

“…These findings are in line with the results by Anyango et al (2007), which show that, one of the crucial reasons for joining the group’s savings is for the improvement in the household and the community. The practice of open defecation involves the use of waterways, open trenches and open fields as toilet facilities, without proper disposal of human excreta (Jones et al , 2012). Accordingly, open defecation among women exposed them to the risk of diseases and sexual violence, which can make them lose their dignity (United Nations, 2009; Pardeshi, 2009; Mader, 2011; Saleem et al , 2019).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Village savings and loans association participation and impact on off-farm income among rural women

Bannor

Oppong-Kyeremeh

Derkyi

et al. 2020

JEC

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose This paper aims to examine the factors that influence rural women’s participation in Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) and the savings contribution in the Kassena-Nankana West District of Ghana. The study also analysed the impact of VSLA participation on off-farm income and on poverty. Design/methodology/approach In total, 120 rural women were selected for this study. The probit and heteroskedasticity linear regression models were used to examine the factors that influence VSLA participation and the savings made by members, respectively. The propensity score matching technique, coupled with Rosenbaum Sensitivity analysis, were used to analyse the impact of VSLA on off-farm income and poverty. Findings Demographic and livelihood factors such as human, natural, financial, physical and social capitals have different influences on the participation and the savings contribution in the VSLA. Moreover, VSLA has a significant impact on off-farm income; however, it did not affect poverty. Originality/value Despite the numerous studies on VSLA, there is little evidence of literature of its impact on off-farm income of rural women in West Africa, specifically, Ghana. Thus, this paper expands the frontiers of the existing literature on VSLA impact assessment and the factors that influence the savings made by women in the association.

show abstract

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 83%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Village savings and loans association participation and impact on off-farm income among rural women

Bannor

Oppong-Kyeremeh

Derkyi

et al. 2020

JEC

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The disposal of human feces in open areas such fields, uncompleted buildings, dump sites, road side gutters, rivers, streams and lagoon is described open defecation, (Gbadegesin and Akintola, 2020;Clansen et al, 2014;Jones et al, 2012).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of Open Defecation among Residents of Lagos West Senatorial District, Lagos State, Nigeria

OLU

YUSUF²,

OJO³

et al. 2022

ESJ

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study is an observational assessment of open defecation practices carried out from “Mile 2” in Amuwo Odofin local government area to Okokomaiko in Ojo local government area along Badagry express way in Lagos west senatorial district of Lagos State, Nigeria. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to 250 respondents to obtain the data used in this study. Male respondents were 57.2% while 42.8% were female. The respondents’ educational background shows that 46% finished from secondary school while 16.4% did not attend school. The educational status of the respondents and the usage of modern toilets rather than open defecation was found to be significant atχ2 (5, N = 250) = 11.221, p=0.047. A significant difference was observed between the respondents attitudes towards open defecation and their gender, for Male (M=7.27, SD=2.220) and Female (M=7.85, SD=1.500);t(248) = -2.138, p = 0.034. The relationship between accessibility to a hygienic toilet and ending of open defecation among respondents was also significant at χ2 (1, N = 250) = 20.489, p<0.05.The practice of open defecation was found not to be safe and was due to the lack of access to hygienic toilet facilities in the study area. Poverty level and lack of high statutory education are some of the major factors that contribute to the open defecation practices.

show abstract

“…Open defecation can be explained as the practice of defecating in the open spaces, waterways without any proper disposal of human excreta [11,12]. Open defecation can also be seen as human practice of defecating in the open rather than into the toilet.…”

Section: Meaning Of Open Defecationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Menace of Open Defecation in Ghanaian Communities: The Case of Gambaga and Nalerigu Communities in North East Region

Abudulai¹,

Aziz²,

Ofori³

et al. 2021

IJEPP

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The study sought to investigate the open defecation menace in Ghanaian communities with emphasis on Gambaga and Nalerigu Townships in the North East Region of Ghana. A sample of 70 respondents comprising household heads and Environmental and Sanitation Officers was considered for the study. Purposive and non-probability sampling techniques were used to select the respondents for the study. As a qualitative study, questionnaire, structured interview guide, and personal observation were instruments for data collection. The study revealed among others that the inability of some households to provide toilets in their homes accounted for the state of open defecation in the two townships. Again, some residents in Gambaga and Nalerigu Townships practice open defecation because of the bad odour that emanates from the public toilets leaving bad smell on their entire bodies once they visit the toilets. It was recommended that government, Non-Governmental Organizations, and other philanthropists should assist residents of Gambaga and Nalerigu by assisting them with some credit facilities to empower them to improve on their economic activities especially agriculture to earn enough income for the construction of their household latrines. It is also, recommended that the Municipal Assembly should replace the old public toilets with WC toilets to reduce the amount of odour that emanates from such old pit latrines.

show abstract

Water and sanitation for all in low-income countries

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Village savings and loans association participation and impact on off-farm income among rural women

Village savings and loans association participation and impact on off-farm income among rural women

Assessment of Open Defecation among Residents of Lagos West Senatorial District, Lagos State, Nigeria

The Menace of Open Defecation in Ghanaian Communities: The Case of Gambaga and Nalerigu Communities in North East Region

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About