Demographic, socioeconomic and regional disparities in the coverage of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in four South Asian Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ensuring an adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is crucial for upholding public health and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-6). The main goal of this study was to review the existing WASH facilities, mapping for regional comparisons, and identify the significant socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with WASH facilities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Methods

This study employed a quantitative research design using the most recent Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) data from Afghanistan (2022-23, n =  23,213), Bangladesh (2019, n =  61,242), Nepal (2019, n =  12,655), and Pakistan (2017-19, n =  96,105). Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression model. Besides,

SUBMITTER: Islam Jitu MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913270 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature