Factors enhancing operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities for improved service levels in Kampala Schools.

ABSTRACT: This study explores the critical roles of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) in influencing sanitation service levels, as outlined by the Joint Monitoring Program (JMP), in schools across Kampala City. In consideration of access, technology, and condition of sanitation facilities, the JMP classifies sanitation services in schools as basic, limited and no service levels. A cross-sectional study approach and systematic random sampling techniques were used to collect data from 274 schools (selected from 852) using checklists and questionnaires. Results show that 62% and 38% of the schools are operating at limited and basic sanitation service levels respectively. No school was at the "no service" level. Binary logistic regression identified toilet technology, flushing method, cleanliness, and spe

SUBMITTER: Byansi JZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817628 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature