Domestic water carrying and its implications for health: a review and mixed methods pilot study in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lack of access to safe water remains a significant risk factor for poor health in developing countries. There has been little research into the health effects of frequently carrying containers of water. The aims of this study were to better understand how domestic water carrying is performed, identify potential health risk factors and gain insight into the possible health effects of the task.

Methods

Mixed methods of data collection from six were used to explore water carrying performed by people in six rural villages of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and through observation and measurement. Linear regression modelling were used to identify significant correlations between potential risk factors and rating of

SUBMITTER: Geere JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2939590 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature