Households’ Latrine Status in Fishing Communities of Malongo and Jagusi Sub Counties, Mayuge District

Abstract

Introduction: This study examined the households‟ latrine coverage and latrine use associated factors among the fishing communities in Malongo and Jagusi sub counties Mayuge district. Objectives: Specifically, the study established the level of latrines coverage among the fishing communities, examined the knowledge and practices of the fishing communities regarding latrine use in Malongo and Jagusi sub counties Mayuge district, established the factors that promote or hinder latrine use in the fishing communities, and established the relationship between the associated factors and latrine use. Methodology: The study used cross-sectional designs with a combination of qualitative and quantitative research approaches where by data was collected using questioners, ket informant interviews and FGDs. Results: The study findings revealed that out of the six socio-demographic variables investigated, four had a statistically significant relationship with latrine use, they included gender (p=0.0114), occupation (p=0.001), education (p=0.001), and average monthly income (p=0.011). The study findings revealed that all the 5 knowledge related factors on the causes of diarrhea which were studied had a statistically significant relationship with latrine use. Latrine use was higher among households that had the correct knowledge on: human faeces being the principle source of diarrhea (p=0.022) and children's feaces can cause