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Coping with water insecurity in urban Ghana: patterns, determinants and consequences 应对加纳城市用水不安全:模式、决定因素和后果

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2023-01-25 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2023.203

Meshack Achore, E. Bisung

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Peri-urban schools of Kinshasa before and during COVID-19: an evaluation of water, handwashing facilities, and girl students’ hand hygiene practices 2019冠状病毒病之前和期间的金沙萨城郊学校:对水、洗手设施和女学生手卫生习惯的评估

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2023-01-25 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2023.145

Jean-Marie Nlunda Mukiese, Tatiana Matumona Ndungidi, J. Konde, Marc Kapenga Yamba Yamba, G. Kiyombo

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Engaging boys in menstrual hygiene management (MHM) interventions in Bangladeshi schools: a pilot study to assess acceptability and feasibility 让男孩参与孟加拉国学校的经期卫生管理干预:评估可接受性和可行性的试点研究

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2023-01-19 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2023.153

Rizwana Khan, Supta Sarker, F. Sultana, M. Alam, Mehjabin Tishan Mahfuz, M. Nuruzzaman, Rofiuddin Robi, A. Masud, S. Khan, E. Hunter, L. Unicomb, Mahbubur Rahman, S. Luby, P. Winch

{"title":"Engaging boys in menstrual hygiene management (MHM) interventions in Bangladeshi schools: a pilot study to assess acceptability and feasibility","authors":"Rizwana Khan, Supta Sarker, F. Sultana, M. Alam, Mehjabin Tishan Mahfuz, M. Nuruzzaman, Rofiuddin Robi, A. Masud, S. Khan, E. Hunter, L. Unicomb, Mahbubur Rahman, S. Luby, P. Winch","doi":"10.2166/washdev.2023.153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2023.153","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Educating boys about puberty and menstruation has been hypothesized to aid in reducing menstrual stigma and negative attitudes about menstruation. We developed and piloted a school-based intervention for girls and boys to increase knowledge about puberty and foster a more supportive environment for menstruating schoolgirls. In this sub-study, we report on data from the schoolboys. We conducted 24 formative in-depth interviews and four group vignette exercises to develop the intervention package. We then carried out pre-and post-intervention surveys and conducted four follow-up focus group discussions to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and effects of the intervention package among schoolboys and to develop recommendations for scale-up. During the formative phase, boys reported minimal knowledge concerning puberty but felt puberty education was vital for all. Following the intervention, boys' awareness of menstruation increased compared to baseline [PD: 15%; 95% confidence interval (CI): 2, 29]. The reported comfort level of discussing puberty-related issues in a school club or with friends also increased [PD: 13%; 95% CI: 2, 24]. In focus groups, boys reported finding the sessions helpful and informative. Engagement of schoolboys, combined with well-delivered intervention materials and social and behavior change communication interventions is feasible and can contribute to a more supportive and girl-friendly environment in schools.","PeriodicalId":48893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42779151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Availability and accessibility of toilet facilities among low-income households in selected settlements of Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana 加纳开普海岸大都市选定定居点低收入家庭厕所设施的可用性和可及性

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2023-01-13 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2023.197

Rogers Kipkoech, M. Takase, A. Aliyu, Joy Kibet, Faith Mugah

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Factors affecting the performance of household rainwater harvesting systems in the south-western coastal region of Bangladesh 影响孟加拉国西南沿海地区家庭雨水收集系统性能的因素

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2023-01-13 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2023.123

Shimul Ghosh, T. Ahmed

{"title":"Factors affecting the performance of household rainwater harvesting systems in the south-western coastal region of Bangladesh","authors":"Shimul Ghosh, T. Ahmed","doi":"10.2166/washdev.2023.123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2023.123","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 This study aims to evaluate the post-installation performance of household (HH) rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems in the southwestern coastal region of Bangladesh. A conceptual framework for evaluating the effectiveness of RWH systems was developed based on seven determinants. An application of multivariable logistic regression showed that family size, monthly income, the practice of tank and downpipe cleaning, and the organizations supporting the installation were the most significant parameters (p< 0.05) affecting the effectiveness of the RWH systems. A family size of 1–4 has a higher odds of having a properly functioning system (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 28.3; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 4.8–167.7) than a family of 9 or more. The practice of tank cleaning once per year (AOR = 3.3; 95% CI = 1.2–9.1) and downpipe cleaning more than 3 times/year (AOR = 9.7; 95% CI = 1.5–62.5) had higher odds than HHs practicing no cleaning at all. No significant association was found with the practice of first-flush diversion, filter, and overhanging vegetation cleaning or duration of the operation. RWH systems installed by institutions other than the Department of Public Health Engineering, and NGOs had higher odds (AOR = 22.0; 95% CI = 2.3–213.0) compared to systems installed on their own. This study provides clues to strengthening the existing RWHS intervention programs in the water-challenged regions of Bangladesh.","PeriodicalId":48893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46527393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Women, technology, and water: creating new waterscapes and contesting cultural norms 妇女、技术和水：创造新的水景和挑战文化规范

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2022-12-30 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2022.306

A. Sarkar

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Access to basic water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities and associated factors in Ethiopia: evidence from demographics and health surveys 埃塞俄比亚获得基本水、环境卫生和个人卫生设施的情况及相关因素：来自人口统计和健康调查的证据

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2022-12-30 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2022.226

Belay Desye, A. Keleb, Leykun Berhanu, Ahemed Mohammed Ebrahim, Tarikuwa Natnael, Birhanu Wagaye, Zenawi Hagos Gufue, Metadel Adane

{"title":"Access to basic water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities and associated factors in Ethiopia: evidence from demographics and health surveys","authors":"Belay Desye, A. Keleb, Leykun Berhanu, Ahemed Mohammed Ebrahim, Tarikuwa Natnael, Birhanu Wagaye, Zenawi Hagos Gufue, Metadel Adane","doi":"10.2166/washdev.2022.226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2022.226","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In low- and middle-income countries, ensuring water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities for households remains a major public health concern. Therefore, this study aimed to assess households’ access to WASH services and associated factors in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 16,650 and 8,663 households in the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS) and 2019 Mini-EDHS, respectively. The households were selected using a stratified two-stage cluster sampling technique. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with basic WASH services. Households’ access to basic water services was 65.2% (95% CI: 64.5–65.9%) and 68.7% (95% CI: 68.01–69.4%) in the 2016 EDHS and 2019 Mini-EDHS, respectively. Only 25.9% (95% CI: 25.2–26.62%) in the 2016 EDHS and 27.5% (95% CI: 26.34–28.3%) in the 2019 Mini-EDHS households had access to basic sanitation services. Moreover, only 38% (95% CI: 37.25–38.8%) of households had access to basic hygiene services in the 2016 EDHS. Female-headed households, urban residents, having education, family members ≥7, presence of soaps or detergents, and having a better wealth index were the most likely to have access to basic WASH services. The findings in general suggest the need for effective WASH interventions.","PeriodicalId":48893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47908797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The water finance gap and the multiple interpretations of ‘bankability’ 水利资金缺口与“银行性”的多重解读

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2022-12-29 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2022.201

Wilder McCoy, K. Schwartz

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Sustained effectiveness evaluation of two water systems installed in Haitian communities after the 2010 earthquake 2010年地震后在海地社区安装的两个供水系统的持续有效性评估

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2022-12-21 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2022.054

S. Sagar, Dorothy DiMascio-Donohue, Justine Rayner, K. Gallandat, Michael Ritter, M. Joseph, D. Lantagne

{"title":"Sustained effectiveness evaluation of two water systems installed in Haitian communities after the 2010 earthquake","authors":"S. Sagar, Dorothy DiMascio-Donohue, Justine Rayner, K. Gallandat, Michael Ritter, M. Joseph, D. Lantagne","doi":"10.2166/washdev.2022.054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2022.054","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 As a 2010 earthquake and cholera response project, in 2013–2014, an international non-governmental organization, working with local organizations, installed water systems in two Haitian communities. In 2016, 2 years after installation, we conducted a mixed-methods evaluation to assess sustained effectiveness, including 20 infrastructure assessments, 199 household surveys, water quality testing, 30 key informant interviews, and financial analysis of two water committee records. One of 14 (7.1%) installed kiosks were functional during the evaluation, with 42–60% of survey respondents near installed sources reporting using system water for drinking. No household water sample had detectable chlorine residual and non-detectable E. coli, except when household water treatment was reported. Informants expressed appreciation for the project, and discussed difficulties with operations, maintenance, and community engagement. Revenue was initially sufficient for operations and maintenance, although not sustainable because lack of trust led to poor quality service and then lack of payment. While the functional kiosks did provide water to some residents, overall project sustained effectiveness was not reached due to operational and maintenance issues, and lack of governance and community engagement. We recommend future implementers of small-scale water systems in complex contexts like Haiti plan for the technical and social components necessary for sustained effectiveness.","PeriodicalId":48893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67906042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Stakeholder acceptance of shared toilets to improve sanitation access in low-income urban settings: a case study of Gulu city, Uganda 利益相关者接受共享厕所以改善低收入城市环境中的卫生条件:乌干达古卢市的案例研究

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Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Pub Date : 2022-12-21 DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2022.172

Anna Therese Schoell, R. Scott

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