Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices and Their Association With Diarrheal Diseases Among Under-Five Children in Rural Nigeria

Background

Diarrheal diseases remain a major contributor to morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Nigeria. Poor water quality, inadequate sanitation infrastructure, and suboptimal hygiene practices increase the risk of diarrheal infections in vulnerable populations. Rural communities often face greater challenges related to access to safe drinking water and sanitation services. Understanding the relationship between household water, sanitation, and hygiene practices and childhood diarrheal diseases is essential for informing preventive interventions. This study seeks to evaluate water, sanitation, and hygiene practices and their association with diarrheal diseases among under-five children in rural Nigeria.

Research Objectives

• Assess household water sources and sanitation facilities.
• Determine the prevalence of diarrheal diseases among under-five children.
• Evaluate hygiene practices among caregivers.
• Examine associations between WASH indicators and diarrheal diseases.
• Identify predictors of childhood diarrheal illness.

Research Questions

• What water and sanitation facilities are available to households?
• What is the prevalence of diarrheal diseases among under-five children?
• What hygiene practices are adopted by caregivers?
• How do WASH factors influence diarrheal disease occurrence?
• Which factors predict diarrheal diseases among children?

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