Factors contributing to Low Sanitation and Hygiene Coverage: A Case of Blair Ventilated Improved Pit Latrines in Matetsi Ward, Hwange District

Wisdom Moyo and Margrate Moyo

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2017, vol. 7, issue 3, 180-191

Abstract: The study aimed to establish factors contributing to low sanitation and hygiene coverage as well as determining the knowledge, attitudes and cultural practices of the community members on sanitation and hygiene. This study adopted a qualitative research paradigm with the descriptive research design being the preferred research design. Sustainable Livelihood Approach was used as a concept underpinning this study. The research findings revealed that, low sanitation and hygiene was due to poverty within the community. The community has a negative attitude towards sanitation and hygiene programmes, and inadequate resources reduce the number of households with sanitation facilities. The research therefore recommended that, the community be adequately educated through awareness programmes, be provided with enough resources so as to increase coverage in sanitation and hygiene and that programme implementers regularly supervise sanitation and hygiene programmes.

Keywords: Sanitation; Defecation; Blair Latrine; Hygiene; Community Mobilization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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