Prevalence of Open Defecation Practice and Associated Factors Among Households in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Zinabu Assefa AlemuErmias Alemayehu AdugnaAbel Weldetinsae KidaneAderajew Mekonnen GirmayMesay Getachew WeldegebrielBadasa Wagari LikasaMelaku Gizaw SerteKirubel Tesfaye TekluTsigereda Assefa AlemayehuEwnetu Firdawek LiyewGeremew TasewZelalem MehariGetachew TolleraMasresha Tessema

Published in: Environmental health insights (2024)

Open defecation remains a critical public health concern in Ethiopia's Geshiyaro project sites. Various factors influencing this practice have been identified. Targeted interventions are needed to enhance access to safe sanitation facilities and promote awareness of WASH services, aligning with SDG 3 target 3, and SDG 6 target 2.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
primary care
public health
healthcare
minimally invasive
risk factors
physical activity
cancer therapy
mental health
global health