Factors associated with latrine utilization among model and non-model families in Laelai Maichew Woreda, Aksum, Tigray, Ethiopia: comparative community based study

Abstract Objective The study was conducted on 313 model and 313 non model households to assess latrine utilization and factors affecting among model and non-model families. Result About 225 (71.9%) model and 144 (46%) non-model participants declared that they utilize their latrine which gave the ove...

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Main Authors: Gidey Gebremedhin, Desalegn Tetemke, Meresa Gebremedhin, Gizienesh Kahsay, Hiwot Zelalem, Hailay Syum, Hadgu Gerensea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3683-0
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Summary:Abstract Objective The study was conducted on 313 model and 313 non model households to assess latrine utilization and factors affecting among model and non-model families. Result About 225 (71.9%) model and 144 (46%) non-model participants declared that they utilize their latrine which gave the overall utilization rate of 369 (58.9%). Households with primary and above education were two times (AOR = 2.03, 95% CI 1.427, 4.638) more likely to utilize latrine as compared with illiterate households. Cleanness of the latrine was also found to be associated with latrine utilization in both model and non-model families. Age, type of latrine, latrine supper structure, cleanness and observable soap near the latrine in model families and age, educational status, occupation, latrine privacy and cleanness in non-model families were identified as a statistical significant factor for latrine utilization.
ISSN:1756-0500