Qualitative research assesses environmental impacts of open defecation in Ouinhi, highlighting urgent need for community awareness.
Key Points
The research aims to assess the environmental impacts of open defecation and understand the reasons for its persistence despite the presence of latrines.
Conducted qualitative research via interviews with 35 community members and 12 health workers.
Utilized a direct observation grid to gather supplementary information on latrine use.
Analyzed sociocultural factors influencing open defecation practices.
Revealed community's low involvement in latrine construction leading to poor maintenance.
Identified sociocultural pressures contributing to the continuation of open defecation.
Highlighted the urgent need for information sessions to educate households on latrine importance.