Latrine Utilization in East Gojjam, Ethiopia
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What was the open defecation proportion in Ethiopia according to the study done in 2015?

  • 6%
  • 50%
  • 35.6% (correct)
  • 15.9%

What percentage of households in Ethiopia have no toilet at all based on the provided studies?

  • 6%
  • 50%
  • 71.8%
  • 32% (correct)

Which region showed a latrine utilization of 91.2% according to a study conducted in Ethiopia?

  • India
  • Mehal Meda Town (correct)
  • South Wollo
  • North Shewa

In which country was the latrine utilization found to be 51.9% based on a conducted study?

<p>India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some common factors associated with poor utilization of latrines as mentioned in the text?

<p>Unavailability of water near the toilet for hand washing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did a study in Nepal reveal about latrine utilization?

<p>94.3% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by latrine utilization?

<p>Using the latrine by all family members and keeping it clean (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the negative consequences of a lack of sanitation facilities like latrines?

<p>Practicing open defecation and throwing dirt anywhere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people globally still practice open defecation according to the text?

<p>More than 15% of the world's population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant impact of unsanitary excreta disposal mentioned in the text?

<p>Millions of deaths from diarrhoeal disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do 196 million out of 494 million people globally practicing open defecation come from?

<p>Sub-Saharan Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization jointly monitors latrine utilization indicators according to the text?

<p>World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of having a latrine in every household in the community?

<p>Preventing communicable diseases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key consequence of open defecation in a community?

<p>Contamination of water sources and the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is proper toilet utilization considered crucial for keeping water sources and the environment clean?

<p>To prevent diseases from spreading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Health Sector Development Program (HSDP) in Ethiopia?

<p>Achieving universal access to primary healthcare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might coverage of toilets not effectively measure the success of the HSDP in Ethiopia?

<p>Proper toilet utilization is not ensured (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of study design was used to assess the proper utilization of toilets in East Gojjam Zone?

<p>Community-based cross-sectional study design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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