Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in the Selected Primary Healthcare Centers in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State

Author:

Mercy Orji S.1,Okorie Ede A.2,Okereke Anunonwu C.C.1,Oluchi Anyanwu E.1,Nkechi Osuoji J.1,Queen Kenechukwu-Dozie O.1,Alugbala Nwazunku A.2,N Ihekwoaba E.2,Chima Duru1,Chinwe Ngumah J.1,Sylvia Egbom1

Affiliation:

1. Federal University of Technology

2. Nnewi Camps, Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Abstract

Abstract

Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practices remains an issue of global concern in every community level and larger society because several infections and illnesses are linked to water sanitation and hygiene. The study aimed to assess water, sanitation and hygiene practices in the selected primary healthcare centers in Owerri West LGA, Imo state. A descriptive cross sectional research design was adopted for this study. A multi stage sampling technique was used in recruiting a total of 387 respondents that participated in this study and a pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 was used in the analysis of the study. Results from the study showed that majority, 33.7% (131), of the respondents were between ages 25–34. This study revealed that 55.6% (215) of the respondents sometimes washed their hands daily, 23.0% (89) always washed hand. From the finding, 37.5% (145) reported removable plastic waste collection containers (Garbage bins) was used in disposing healthcare waste. Also, 21.4% (83) used water closets in disposing human waste in the healthcare facilities. The results showed a statistical difference between the socio demographic characteristics of respondents and hand washing practices in primary healthcare centers where cadre of health worker (p = 0.0035), length in service (p = 0.0023) were associated with hand washing practices. In conclusion, the study showed that the workers and patients in the healthcare centers had a moderate underrate of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practice. Therefore, they should provide proper enlightenment programmes on water sanitation and hygiene in all healthcare centers in Owerri West and beyond.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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