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Authors:
Muhammad Kabiru Usman, Afolabi Kamaldeen Kolawole, Adamu Jibrin, Shaibu Ojonugwa Catherine, Uganda
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Abstract:
Introduction: Diarrheal disease accounted for 4.6 Billion cases and 2.16 Million deaths worldwide in the year 2004 of which more than 50% were from low-income countries. Africa and South East Asia countries accounted for 75% of all deaths; Uganda was among the 15 countries that accounted for 75% of all deaths (WHO, 2008). Objective: This study seeks to assess the relationship between households-based water storage and diarrheal diseases among residents of Kyegegwa district. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 397 households of Kyegegwa district. A multi-stage cluster sampling techniques were used followed by simple random sampling technique; a well-structured questionnaire was also used. Data were statistically analysed using SPSS for the relationship between variables Result: The most used water storage method among the households was jerrycan 288(72.5%), Pots 80(20.2%), pan 18(4.5%) and the water tank 11(2.8%). It was found that households who took 1 day to replace water in the container (duration) were three times more likely to have members with a history of diarrheal diseases (OR = 3, CI = 1.084 - 1.135) and households who used pans to draw water from container were more likely to have family members with a history of diarrheal diseases (OR = 4.4, CI = 1.335 - 2.628). Conclusion: The water storage methods identified are jerry can, pot, pans and tanks. It was also found out that households who took 1 day to replace water in the container (duration) were three times more likely to have members with a history of diarrheal diseases. Recommendation: Health education, Advocacy and provision of water storage means were the recommended ways of reducing the incidence of diarrheal.
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