Associated factors of safe child feces disposal in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from recent demographic and health surveys of 34 sub-Saharan countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children's feces are thought to pose a greater public health risk than those of adults' due to higher concentrations of pathogens. The aim of this study was to determine the associated factors of safe child feces disposal among children under two years of age in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

The most recent demographic and health survey datasets of 34 sub-Saharan countries were used. A total weighted sample of 78, 151 mothers/caregivers of under two children were included in the study. Both bivariable and multivariable multilevel logistic regression were done. The Odds Ratio (OR) with a 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was calculated for each independent variables included in the model.

Results

Those mothers/caregivers from urban residence (AOR = 1.42; CI: 1.36

SUBMITTER: Demissie GD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9910663 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature