ASSESSMENT OF USAGE OF WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE FACILITIES AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OGUN STATE
Keywords:
Secondary Schools; Water; Sanitation; Hygiene PracticesAbstract
The importance of school water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal targets 6.1 and 6.2 in developing countries cannot be overemphasized. However, widespread WASH inequalities remain an impediment to achieving the target by 2030. Hence, this study was conducted to assess water, sanitation and hygiene facilities and usage among secondary school students in Ogun state, Nigeria. The study adopted quasi- experimental pre- test post-test control group design with 2x2x3 factorial. Two groups (experimental and control), two moderating variables, gender and parental educational status were treated with regard to WASH. Both groups were pre and post tested. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 200 participants for the study from Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State. Three instruments were used for data collection. The study revealed that the students have access to the WASH facilities available in their schools; however, there was absence of soap in their toilets, the study recommends that Stakeholders and school principals in Ogun State should ensure provision of sanitary aids like soap or Ash in toilets for both students and teachers usage after defecation in the various public secondary schools in Ogun State
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