Context Matters: A Multi ‐Country Analysis of Individual‐ and Neighborhood‐Level Factors Associated with Women's Sanitation Use in Sub‐Saharan Africa

ConclusionsInternational development goals for sanitation are frequently framed in terms of availability, implicitly suggesting that if facilities are accessible, they will be used. A more nuanced view that takes into account not only the existence of facilities but also the factors influencing their use is needed to understand the dynamics of women's sanitation use in the region. Policies focused on availability may not yield the desired public health benefits from improved sanitation in sub‐Saharan Africa. Context‐relevant factors must be addressed concurrently to achieve sanitation development goals.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - November 1, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Samantha Winter, Robert Dreibelbis, Francis Barchi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research