ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Public Knowledge and Perception of Drinking Water Quality and Its Health Implications: An Example from the Makueni County, South-Eastern Kenya.
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- Modulation of the Nrf-2 and HO-1 signalling axis is associated with Betaine's abatement of fluoride-induced hepatorenal toxicities in rats.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2024Article
- Assessing the Influence of Hand-Dug Well Features and Management on Water Quality.Environmental health insights · 2024Article
- Potential fluoride exposure from selected food crops grown in high fluoride soils in the Makueni County, south-eastern Kenya.Environmental geochemistry and health · 2022Article
- Does Individuals' Perception of Wastewater Pollution Decrease Their Self-Rated Health? Evidence from China.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Due to the semi-arid nature of Makueni County in South-Eastern Kenya, there is a high dependence on groundwater resources for domestic use. Reliance on this source of potable water may have health implications for the population, given the presence of several naturally occurring and potentially harmful elements reported from aquifer source rocks, soil, and water in the area. A survey involving questionnaires and focus group discussions (FGDs) was conducted with 115 individuals to determine the local population's knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of their drinking water quality and its health impacts. The results show that most respondents (67%) preferred piped water because it was pre-treated and not saline. Only 29% of the respondents were very satisfied with the taste of their drinking water, while the rest complained about varying salinity levels, ranging from slightly salty to very salty. This low satisfaction might have influenced the low daily drinking water consumption (1-2 L) by most respondents. Health issues reported by many (43%) respondents in the area include diarrhoea and gastrointestinal upsets, which may be associated with the saline nature of the drinking water. Elevated fluoride (F
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