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Fecal Contamination in Point of Use (POU) Drinking Water and Its Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis; "Implications for SDG 6 and WASH Interventions".

Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Abathun Temesgen, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Getasew Yirdaw, Chalachew Yenew and 9 more

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Gashaw Melkie BayehDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Injibara University Injibara Ethiopia.
Abathun TemesgenDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Injibara University Injibara Ethiopia.
Almaw Genet YeshiwasDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Injibara University Injibara Ethiopia.
Tilahun Degu TsegaDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Injibara University Injibara Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2388-3171
Sintayehu Simie TsegaDepartment of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Gondar Gondar Ethiopia.
Asaye Alamneh GebeyehuDepatment of Public Health, College of Health Science Debre Tabor University Debre Tabor Ethiopia.
Getaneh Atikilt YemataDepatment of Public Health, College of Health Science Debre Tabor University Debre Tabor Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0879-3303
Rahel Mulatie AntenehDepatment of Public Health, College of Health Science Debre Tabor University Debre Tabor Ethiopia.
Getasew YirdawDepartment of Environmental Health Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Debre Markos University Debre Markos Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8755-9904
Chalachew YenewDepartment of Public Health Debre Tabor University Debra Tabor Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1000-9220
Amare Genetu EjiguDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Injibara University Injibara Ethiopia.
Ahmed Fentaw AhmedDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Injibara University Injibara Ethiopia.
Zeamanuel Anteneh YigzawDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Bahir Dar University Bahir Dar Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3275-1629
Abebaw Molla KebedeDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Injibara University Injibara Ethiopia.
Habitamu MekonenDepartment of Human Nutrition, Collage of Health Sciences Debre Markos University Debre Markos Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7660-1776
Berhanu Abebaw MekonnenDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Bahir Dar University Bahir Dar Ethiopia.
Meron Asmamaw AlemayehuDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Gondar Gondar Ethiopia.
Aschale Shimels AlemuDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Injibara University Injibara Ethiopia.
Anley Shiferaw EnawgawDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences Debre Markos University Debre Markos Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aims: Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right and a critical component of public health, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of fecal contamination in Point of Use (POU) drinking water and identify its associated factors within the Ethiopian context, with implications for achieving sustainable development goal (SDG) 6 and enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions. Methods: A comprehensive search across multiple databases yielded 12 studies, encompassing 5285 drinking water samples. Funnel plot and Results: The overall pooled prevalence of fecal contamination in POU drinking water was found to be 65.02% (95% CI: 56.33, 73.72), with significant heterogeneity ( Conclusions: The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve water quality at the HH level, including education on safe water handling, effective treatment methods, and infrastructure improvements. These efforts are essential to mitigate the health risks associated with contaminated drinking water and to progress towards the SDGs in Ethiopia.

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drinking waterEthiopiafecal contaminationsPoint of Use

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