Situation of people knowledge in water sanitation and hygienic latrine
- Author:
Liem Thi Tran
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
water
- MeSH:
Sanitation;
Toilet Facilities;
water
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):37-40
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
We conducted a study on the situation of people knowledge in water hygienic latrine. Results showed that the rate of knowledge of water resource sanitation was low. 14.8 - 32.3% of interviewees knew 2 and more than hygienic water resources. 24.3% - 44.2% of interviewees knew 2 method of cleaning the water resources. 36.7% - 42.6% of interviewees knew the major ways of transmission of digestive diseases. 35.7%-47.4% of interviewees knew 2 and more than methods of prevention of digestive diseases. The hygienic information come from television, radio, newspaper, health staffs, and volunteers. More than 80% of households were supported by different resources to improve the quality of drinking water and hygienic latrine.
