Socio-economic factors influencing the spread of drinking water diseases in rural Africa: case study of Bondo sub-county, Kenya - Archive ouverte HAL
Article Dans Une Revue Journal of Water and Health Année : 2015

Socio-economic factors influencing the spread of drinking water diseases in rural Africa: case study of Bondo sub-county, Kenya

Anthony Joachim Rodrigues
  • Fonction : Auteur
Wandiga Shem Oyoo
  • Fonction : Auteur
Francis Odundo
  • Fonction : Auteur

Résumé

Socio-economic and medical information on Bondo sub-county community was studied to help establish the relationship between the water quality challenges, community health and water rights conditions. Health challenges have been linked to water quality and household income. A total of 1,510 households/respondents were studied by means of a questionnaire. About 69% of the households have no access to treated water. Although 92% of the respondents appear to be aware that treatment of water prevents waterborne diseases, the lowest income group and children share a high burden of waterborne diseases requiring hospitalization and causing mortality. Open defecation (12.3%) in these study areas contributes to a high incidence of waterborne diseases. The community's constitutional rights to quality water in adequate quantities are greatly infringed. The source of low-quality water is not a significant determinant of waterborne disease. The differences in poverty level in the sub-county are statistically insignificant and contribute less than other factors. Increased investment in water provision across regions, improved sanitation and availability of affordable point-of-use water purification systems will have major positive impacts on the health and economic well-being of the community.

Dates et versions

hal-03826107 , version 1 (23-10-2022)

Identifiants

Citer

Anthony Joachim Rodrigues, Wandiga Shem Oyoo, Francis Odundo, Enos Wamalwa Wambu. Socio-economic factors influencing the spread of drinking water diseases in rural Africa: case study of Bondo sub-county, Kenya. Journal of Water and Health, 2015, 13 (2), pp.500-509. ⟨10.2166/wh.2014.039⟩. ⟨hal-03826107⟩
39 Consultations
0 Téléchargements

Altmetric

Partager

More