Appraisal the Adoption and Use of Improved Latrine in North “A” District of Unguja.

Ussi, Ghanima Mbarak (2025) Appraisal the Adoption and Use of Improved Latrine in North “A” District of Unguja. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Proper sanitation facilities, such as the use of clean toilets and latrines, promote health because they allow people to dispose of their waste appropriately. Thereby preventing contamination of the environment and reducing risk to themselves and their neighbors. This study on appraisal of the adoption and use of improved latrines was conducted in the North ‘A’ district of Zanzibar. A cross-sectional descriptive design was used, which involved 233 heads of household members. They were selected purposely by using the head of household units’ interview, done by using both open-ended and closed-ended questionnaires. Qualitative data from open-ended questionnaires were analyzed thematically, while the quantitative data from closed-ended questionnaires were analyzed descriptively using SPSS version 20. The results indicated that (58%) of the respondents owned various types of latrines, while (65%) agree that there is an importance of having improved latrines in residential houses. (43%) agreed that open defecation is a key to diarrhea and helminthiasis diseases. However, (73%) agreed that these types of soils are some obstacles to constructing the improved latrines. The study concludes that it is targeted at community sensitization, education campaigns, and capacity-building initiatives. This implies increasing access to water through groundwater may enhance adoption and improve overall sanitation outcomes. The study recommends interventions to increase latrine adoption and utilization should account for differences in latrine adoption disparities by sex of the households, occupation, and income. Key words: Adoption, improved latrines, coverage, utilization, water and sanitation

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