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    Factors Influencing the Ownership and Utilization of Latrines in Babille Woreda, Fafan Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-01) Biniam Endale; Argaw Ambelu (Professor); Taffere Addis (M.Sc, Asst. Professor)
    BACKGROUND: - Latrine ownership and utilization can be affected by a variety of factors including sociodemographic factors, access to health information, behavioral factors, socio-economic and latrine conditions like a bad smell, and lack of privacy. The objective of this research was to identify the factors that influence sanitation behaviors toward the ownership and utilization of latrines in Babille woreda, Fafan zone, Somali region, eastern Ethiopia. METHODS: - A community-based cross-sectional study design was used. Household survey was used to collect quantitative data. Qualitative data was also gathered through focus group discussions and key informant interviews. A total of 383 respondents were included in the study. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to analyze quantitative data. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a logistic regression model. Focus group discussion and Key Informant Interview were analyzed through thematic analysis. RESULTS: - In the study area, 228 (59.5%) households had adopted latrines. However, only about one third of them (111, 29.0%) utilized the latrine. Sex, occupation, income, being aware of latrine construction, use, and maintenance, and sources of information were significantly associated with household latrine ownership. The odds of consistent latrine utilization were 3.73 times higher among household heads who were aware of the consequences of open defecation than their counterparts [AOR = 3.73; 95%CI: 1.67, 8.31]. CONCLUSION and RECOMMENDATIONS: - The factors influencing the ownership and utilization of latrines are interrelated with each other. Interventions to increase latrine ownership and use in the area must be considered the differences in latrine ownership disparities across, gender of household head, occupation, and household income. Communities should also be encouraged to initiate the construction of their latrines using locally available materials through continuous promotion and awareness strategies.