Introduction of a community water supply in rural western Kenya: impact on community wellbeing and child health

Conclusions
The small-scale community water supply dramatically affected user hygiene behaviours and daily life. Water supply access improved from ‘no access’ to ‘basic access’. Household connections to a water supply and hygiene education are important steps to enhance community health.

Source: International Health - May 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sakisaka, K., Chadeka, E. A., Nagi, S., Mwandembo, D. S., Jimba, M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research