Comparative Analysis of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (Wash) Situation among Public and Private Schools in Kirkos Sub City, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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2021-09
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
SDGs aim at a universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and inclusive and
effective learning environments for all. With this intention, a comparative study was made
between two public and two private schools in two woredas in Kirkos sub-city, Addis Ababa.
The problem was raised as schoolchildren lack access to adequate water, sanitation, and
hygiene facilities. An objective was set to study the water, sanitation and hygiene facility
with a comparison of private and public schools. A checklist based WASH evaluation was
made during study visits in the selected schools. A total of randomly-selected 298
schoolchildren were interviewed using a structured questionnaire on their knowledge, attitude
and practice (KAP) in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in their respective
schools. The responses were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Descriptive statistics,
independent sample t-test, and one-way ANOVA were used for comparison and testing
hypotheses for the difference of means. Result showed that problems of inadequacy and
unavailability of drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities are highly observed inside
public schools. The one taking the front was found to be inadequate of drinking water in the
school and others like toilet and handwashing facilities reveled. The menstrual management
of all schools was found to be poor because of running water shortage inside the toilet which
makes it difficult to have safe cleaning of menses. Generally, a comparative analysis was
made effective on the variables concerning drinking water facility, handwashing facility,
toilet facility, menstrual management, solid waste disposal, adequacy, quality and availability
of WASH facility, and education and training towards WASH program among public and
private schools. Investment to improve WASH facilities in public schools and education and
training in WASH activities in all schools is recommended.
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Adequacy, Availability, Hygiene, Sanitation, School, Water