Hygiene status of rural communities in the Eastern Cape of South Africa

A descriptive study was conducted to determine hygiene status of rural communities in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, using a purposive sample of 145 villagers: 71 male and 74 female. Participants were divided into 14 groups (by community) and group interviews were conducted with them. Communities n...

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Published in:International journal of environmental health research 2006-08, Vol.16 (4), p.289-303
Main Author: Phaswana-Mafuya, Nancy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Eastern Cape
Female
Health Behavior
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Hygiene
Male
Policy Making
rural communities
Rural Population
Sanitation
Sanitation - methods
Sanitation - standards
South Africa
Water Supply
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Summary:A descriptive study was conducted to determine hygiene status of rural communities in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, using a purposive sample of 145 villagers: 71 male and 74 female. Participants were divided into 14 groups (by community) and group interviews were conducted with them. Communities neither had enough water (92.9%) nor treated drinking water (71.4%); sizeable numbers did not store drinking water safely; threw waste water away (92.9%) and solid waste in the rubbish pit (78.6%); where there are no toilets, they relieved themselves in the veld; children
ISSN:0960-3123
1369-1619
DOI:10.1080/09603120600734279