The impact of water supply and sanitation on child health: Evidence from Egypt

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rania Roushdy ◽  
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Maia Sieverding ◽  
Hanan Radwan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

scholarly journals The impact of access to water supply and sanitation on the prevalence of active trachoma in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. e0009644
Author(s):  
Thomas Ayalew Abebe ◽  
Gudina Terefe Tucho
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Active Trachoma ◽  
Access To Water ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

Background Trachoma is a worldwide infectious disease causing blindness. Trachoma continued as a public health problem in Ethiopia due to a lack of sanitation and inadequate prevention strategies. This study aimed to identify the impact of water supply and sanitation intervention on preventing active trachoma among children. Methods Systematic literature searches were performed from 4 international databases. The search involved articles published from January 1995 up to March 2019. The Cochran Q and I2 statistical tests were used to check heterogeneity among the studies. A random-effect meta-analysis was employed to determine the pooled estimates with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Data analysis was performed using the CMA V.3 and RevMan 5 software program, and the result of the systematic review was reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Findings Out of 211 studies screened for the analysis, only 29 studies were finally included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The result revealed factors that are significantly associated with increased odds of active trachoma. Accordingly, households with no access to toilet facilities (odds ratio [OR]: 2.04, 95% CI: 1.75–2.38), no access to improved water (OR: 1.58, 95% CI: 1.27–1.96), and do not practice regular face washing for children (OR: 4.19, 95% CI: 3.02–5.81) have shown increased odds of active trachoma. Besides, the results show a higher prevalence of active trachoma among children who did not wash their faces with soap and frequently. Conclusions The study found strong evidence that lack of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) was associated with increased prevalence of active trachoma among children. Therefore, a comprehensive and partnership-oriented program is needed to tackle the problem, but further study will be required to strengthen its implementation.

scholarly journals Global burden of diarrheal disease attributable to the water supply and sanitation system in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil: 2005

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1027-1036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia Ferreira de Oliveira ◽  
Iuri da Costa Leite ◽  
Joaquin Gonçalves Valente
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
The State ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Diarrheal Diseases ◽  
Under Five ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

Advances have occurred in relation to the coverage of water supply and sanitation in Brazil, however inequalities are still observed in relation to the coverage of these services, reflecting the importance of diarrheal disease in the Brazilian epidemiological context. The aim of this study was to measure the impact of the water supply and sanitation system on diarrheal diseases among children aged under five. The global burden of diarrhea was calculated based on the attributable population fraction, using information on prevalence and relative risks from the 2000/2010 censuses and a study by Pruss et al. The north of the State of Minas Gerais, the Northeast and Jequitinhonha regions had the highest disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rates and ratios. The fraction of diarrhea attributable to the water supply and sanitation system was 83%, decreasing to 78.3% where sanitation had 100% coverage. An inverse relationship was found between DALY rates and attributable fractions and per capita GDP. Broadening the scope and coverage of services and improving the quality of water available in homes is an urgent requirement. These measures will bring economic and social benefits related to the reduction of diarrheal diseases and consequent improvement of the quality of life of children aged under five.

scholarly journals Adaptation Strategies of Sitiarjo Villagers in Water Supply and Sanitation to Face The Health Impacts of Floods

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 351
Author(s):  
Suliono Suliono
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Adaptation Strategy ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

One of the impacts of climate change is the increasing frequency of flood disaster in Sitiarjo Village, Malang Regency. In recent years, the impact of floods in the form of emerging and rising infectious diseases has been suppressed.. Adaptation strategies implemented in disaster management are thought to be influential factors in the success of disaster risk reduction.This study aims to examine in depth the pattern of adaptation applied in the cycle of disaster management in Sitiarjo Village. This study aims to examine in depth the adaptation strategy adopted in the cycle of disaster management in Sitiarjo Village. The research method is qualitative with case study approach. The subjects of research are the elements directly involved in disaster management consisting of Puskesmas Health Workforce, Village Government Officer, Disaster Volunteer, and Community.The results show that the community adaptation strategy has been running well in the context of disaster preparedness which includes: modification of house design, supply of drinking water and clean water, closet closure and air pit in latrines. While in the context of emergency response, each sector has taken the necessary tasks such as medical action and quality recovery of dug wells.The duties of disaster volunteers such as SIBAT and SBH are very important in empowering the community to create a resilient community.There is still a gap in access to information and tools for the recovery of dug wells in some areas.The conclusion that can be drawn is that most people have adopted a good adaptation strategy in the field of water supply and sanitation to face the health impact of flood disaster. To improve the quality of disaster management still needed additional materials and supporting equipment for Puskesmas and community, and capacity building for disaster volunteers.

scholarly journals The impact of improvement of water supply and sanitation facilities on diarrhea and intestinal parasites: a Brazilian experience with children in two low-income urban communities

1989 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rainer Gross ◽  
Bernd Schell ◽  
Maria Carmen Bisi Molina ◽  
Maria Antonia Cuelho Leão ◽  
Ulrike Strack
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Giardia Lamblia ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis ◽  
Belo Horizonte ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

During the second half of 1986 the impact of the improvement of water supply and excreta disposal facilities on diarrheal diseases and intestinal parasitosis was studied in 254 children up to six years of age from two favelas (shanty towns) of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The estimated incidence of diarrhea was 6.2 episodes/child year and the estimated period prevalence reached 31.0 episode days/ child/ year. The point prevalence of parasitosis was 70.7% (Ascaris lumbricoides: 55.4%, Trichuris trichiura: 19.6%, Giardia lamblia: 17.9%). The estimated prevalence of diarrhea decreased with improvement of water supply and sanitation facilities to 45% and 44% respectively, but no statistically significant impact was observed in the case of parasitosis. School education and weaning practice were found to be other important determinants of diarrhea.

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