Exploration of appropriate media to influence sustainable on-site sanitation choices in Sri Lanka- visualization with still images or a video.

ABSTRACT: Pit latrines are the most common form of improved sanitation in many rapidly developing countries. However, they cause the highest amount of groundwater pollution among on-site sanitation (OSS) facilities. Many households in developing countries use groundwater as their main or sub-source, and pit latrines are not a sustainable solution. Thus, the conversion from pit latrines to septic tanks is required. We created two types of media, still images and a video, to illustrate the differences in functions and hygiene risks between pit latrines and septic tanks. Moreover, a survey was conducted in Sri Lanka to determine the media choice that would increase the people's preference for septic tanks as their next OSS, even weeks after the information is presented. The choice of the next OSS parti

SUBMITTER: Tokunaga C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10598532 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature