Environmental and socio-economic determinants of fecal sludge emptying in Sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-sectional mixed-methods study in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

ABSTRACT: This study sought to understand the determinants of household's choices for fecal sludge (FS) emptying to help fighting against unhygienic/unsafe practices and environmental pollution. A cross-sectional mixed study used in the municipality of Yopougon (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire), involved surveys (559 household), and 24 semi-structured interviews. Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) from logistic regressions indicated the variables significantly associated with these practices while thematic content analysis helped assessing stakeholders' perceptions. Respondents (47.6%) reported unhygienic/unsafe emptying, mainly direct FS discharge into open drains or the immediate environment via illegal toilets/pits connections (38.1% out of 47.6%). Household heads with a high monthly income (aOR = 0.59; 95% CI 0

SUBMITTER: Tra LTA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659383 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature