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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did a study in Nepal reveal about latrine utilization?

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

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