Performance Of Pit Latrines In Urban Poor Areas: A Case Of Kampala, Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorNakagiri, Anne
dc.contributor.authorKulabako, Robinah N.
dc.contributor.authorNyenje, Philip M.
dc.contributor.authorTumuhairwe, John B.
dc.contributor.authorNiwagaba, Charles B.
dc.contributor.authorKansiime, Frank
dc.date.accessioned2022-02-02T19:09:16Z
dc.date.available2022-02-02T19:09:16Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractIn many urban poor areas of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), demand for human excreta disposal is met, predominantly by pit latrines. This study aimed at determining the status of pit latrines (design, construction, operation and maintenance) and its influence on latrine performance (filling, smell and insect nuisance). The study was conducted on 130 pit latrines in typical urban poor areas of Kampala, Uganda. Data on design, construction, usage, operation and performance of the pit latrines was collected by interviews, observations and measurements; and analysed by descriptive statistics, bi-variate analysis and logistic regression. Results showed that the level of pit content was predicted by rain or storm water entry, terrain, cleaning before or after use and number of households using the latrine. Smell was predicted by cleanliness, stance length, superstructure material and whether the latrine was private or public. The predictor of presence of flies was the superstructure material. To improve the performance of pit latrines in urban poor areas, researchers and practitioners should develop local latrine design standards (dimensions, construction materials and number of users) and cleaning guidelines for local policy makers to implement.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNakagiri, A., Kulabako, R. N., Nyenje, P. M., Tumuhairwe, J. B., Niwagaba, C. B., & Kansiime, F. (2015). Performance of pit latrines in urban poor areas: A case of Kampala, Uganda. Habitat international, 49, 529-537.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2015.07.005en_US
dc.identifier.issn0197-3975
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1789
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherHabitat internationalen_US
dc.subjectMaintenance; Operation; Performance; Pit latrines; Smell; Urban pooren_US
dc.titlePerformance Of Pit Latrines In Urban Poor Areas: A Case Of Kampala, Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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