2134/29790
Benjamin M. Tiimub
Benjamin M.
Tiimub
Michael A. Forson
Michael A.
Forson
K. Obiri-Danso
K.
Obiri-Danso
I.A. Rahaman
I.A.
Rahaman
Pointed gaps in the provision, quality, patronage and management of toilet facilities in Bawku East District
Loughborough University
2018
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Conference contribution
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/conference_contribution/Pointed_gaps_in_the_provision_quality_patronage_and_management_of_toilet_facilities_in_Bawku_East_District/9585680
The objective was to assess the level of sanitation and hygiene with baseline information on the impact of
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sanitation facility development on public health in the Bawku East District using hundred and sixty
eight (n=168) respondents from five randomly selected communities according to UNICEF water and
sanitation support programs for a survey. Public latrine alone accounted for 43% patronage of toilet
facilities in the district. Unfortunately, about 70% of the population who preferred household toilets rather
patronized open defecation due to poverty and inadequate good toilet facilities at user ratio of 1: over 500
people with very low seat capacities. Among the subjects encountered, 42% were unskilled labourers whilst
27% students, who, could hardly afford the comfort of household toilet facilities.