Pointed gaps in the provision, quality, patronageand management of toilet facilities in Bawku East District

摘要

The objective was to assess the level of sanitation and hygiene with baseline information on the impact ofon-site sanitation facility development on public health in the Bawku East District using hundred and sixtyeight (n=168) respondents from five randomly selected communities according to UNICEF water andsanitation support programs for a survey. Public latrine alone accounted for 43% patronage of toiletfacilities in the district. Unfortunately, about 70% of the population who preferred household toilets ratherpatronized open defecation due to poverty and inadequate good toilet facilities at user ratio of 1: over 500people with very low seat capacities. Among the subjects encountered, 42% were unskilled labourers whilst27% students, who, could hardly afford the comfort of household toilet facilities.