18 Questions
What was the open defecation proportion in Ethiopia according to the study done in 2015?
35.6%
What percentage of households in Ethiopia have no toilet at all based on the provided studies?
32%
Which region showed a latrine utilization of 91.2% according to a study conducted in Ethiopia?
Mehal Meda Town
In which country was the latrine utilization found to be 51.9% based on a conducted study?
India
What were some common factors associated with poor utilization of latrines as mentioned in the text?
Unavailability of water near the toilet for hand washing
What did a study in Nepal reveal about latrine utilization?
94.3%
What is meant by latrine utilization?
Using the latrine by all family members and keeping it clean
What is one of the negative consequences of a lack of sanitation facilities like latrines?
Practicing open defecation and throwing dirt anywhere
How many people globally still practice open defecation according to the text?
More than 15% of the world's population
What is a significant impact of unsanitary excreta disposal mentioned in the text?
Millions of deaths from diarrhoeal disease
Where do 196 million out of 494 million people globally practicing open defecation come from?
Sub-Saharan Africa
What organization jointly monitors latrine utilization indicators according to the text?
World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP)
What is the primary advantage of having a latrine in every household in the community?
Preventing communicable diseases
What is the key consequence of open defecation in a community?
Contamination of water sources and the environment
Why is proper toilet utilization considered crucial for keeping water sources and the environment clean?
To prevent diseases from spreading
What was the main goal of the Health Sector Development Program (HSDP) in Ethiopia?
Achieving universal access to primary healthcare
Why might coverage of toilets not effectively measure the success of the HSDP in Ethiopia?
Proper toilet utilization is not ensured
What type of study design was used to assess the proper utilization of toilets in East Gojjam Zone?
Community-based cross-sectional study design
Explore the importance of latrine utilization in East Gojjam, Ethiopia, as a way to improve sanitation and prevent environmental pollution. Learn about the significance of maintaining clean latrines with hand washing facilities for households.
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