Introduction of a community water supply in rural western Kenya: impact on community wellbeing and child health

Background This study aimed to examine water availability and community health before and after tube wells were introduced in a rural western Kenyan community. Differences in impact among income quintile groups were quantified, and users' perceptions of their water supply measured. Methods We c...

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Published in:International health 2015-05, Vol.7 (3), p.204-211
Main Authors: Sakisaka, Kayako, Chadeka, Evans Asena, Nagi, Sachiyo, Mwandembo, Dorcas Shambi, Jimba, Masamine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Child
Child Health
Child, Preschool
Cross-Sectional Studies
Drinking
Drinking Water
Family Characteristics
Female
Humans
Income
Infant
Kenya
Male
Middle Aged
Mothers
Public Health
Residence Characteristics
Rural Population
Surveys and Questionnaires
Water Supply
Water Wells
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Summary:Background This study aimed to examine water availability and community health before and after tube wells were introduced in a rural western Kenyan community. Differences in impact among income quintile groups were quantified, and users' perceptions of their water supply measured. Methods We conducted a two-part pre- (2009) and post-intervention (2011), cross-sectional study using structured questionnaires for mothers. Results In total, 1391 (576 in 2009 and 815 in 2011) mothers participated. Well introduction changed the households' drinking-water source from river to ground water. The median distance to the water source was reduced by 40% (500 to 300 metres) and median collection time was reduced by 50% (30 to 15 minutes). Water consumption per household increased by approximately 20% (from 82.6 to 99.0 L) and drinking of untreated water decreased by approximately 10%. Regression analyses revealed mothers with higher monthly incomes had the highest satisfaction levels (β=0.167, p
ISSN:1876-3413
1876-3405
DOI:10.1093/inthealth/ihv015