ArticleEnvironmental health insights2025
The Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Open Defecation and Fecal Oral diseases in Soin ward, Kericho County, Kenya.
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Background: Open defecation (OD) is the act of disposing human feces in open spaces and is a known risk factor for transmission of pathogens through environmental pollution, hence causing fecal oral diseases. Approximately 419 million people globally are practicing OD and 5.6 million people in Kenya. The study investigated the influence of socioeconomic factors on open defecation and fecal oral diseases. Methods: Stratified random sampling was used to select 204 participants from 8 administrative units (strata). Quantitative data was collected using a standardized semi-structured questionnaire and qualitative data through conducting Key Informants Interviews and Focus Group Discussions. Results: 53% and 30% of respondents attributed OD to lack of education on WASH and low monthly income respectively. Pearson Chi-square tests showed a significant association between family size and OD ( Conclusion and Recommendations: Socioeconomic factors influence practice of OD which in turn increases the prevalence of fecal oral diseases. In order to end OD, public health stakeholders should intensify health education and promotion on the negative health impacts of OD and also employ Community Led Total Sanitation interventions.
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