Open defecation continuously remains a major global sanitation challenge, contributing to
an estimated 1.6 million deaths per year. Ghana ranks second in Africa for open defecation …

Sanitation indicates a healthy, dignified, and developed lifestyle, which is also considered a
fundamental human need. Sanitation problems are more profound in develo** and …

Background In Ethiopia, recent evidence revealed that over a quarter (27%) of households
(HHs) defecated openly in bush or fields, which play a central role as the source of many …

Ending open defecation (OD) is a major global policy goal—anchored by the Sustainable
Development Goal 6. While women are vulnerable to the risks associated with poor …

The use of toilet facilities is a major sanitation intervention, as it reduces the spread of
diarrheal diseases. In areas where toilets are misused, human excreta may be disposed of …

We focus on the structural interrelationship between intimate partner violence (IPV), women
empowerment and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of Indian women and how COVID …

The prevalence of stunting remains high in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Poor
sanitation is a significant risk factor for stunting, and community-based interventions such as …

This research delves into the multifaceted challenges of open defecation and the
constrained adoption of sanitation technology in rural Raichur villages, with a particular …

This chapter provides a comprehensive contextualization of maternal and child healthcare
utilization and associated expenditure in India, drawing insights from National Sample …

Ending open defecation (OD) is a major global policy goal—anchored by the Sustainable
Development Goal 6. While women are vulnerable to the risks associated with poor …