Performance of community health clubs in transforming sanitation and hygiene conditions

A case - control study was conducted in Rwanda on the performance of the Community Health Club (CHC) approach in transforming household sanitation and hygiene conditions. We selected two villages from a rural setting (Rusizi) and two villages from peri urban setting (Kicukiro). In both settings, we had one intervention village (case) with CHC approach as exposure, and one control village with no CHC approach exposure. We conducted household surveys in 798 households (95%) with spot observations. Focus group discussions and interviews with village members, local leaders, sanitation professionals and opinion leaders were conducted too in both settings 3 years after CHC implementation (2015). The baseline data on sanitation and hygiene collected from local offices (2012) helped to assess the contribution of the approach. The results show that CHC approach implementation is associated with households’ sanitation and hygiene practices improvement 3 years after the intervention in Kicukiro and Rusizi district

The need of support in communities using EcoSan latrine products in farming for safe practices

A cross sectional mixed method study was conducted in Burera District, one of the pioneer districts in Rwanda using EcoSan latrines and their products in farming, to assess the practice for community health safety. This research involved household interviews and observations, key informants interviews and focus group discussion as data collection methods. The results showed a high appreciation of the use of EcoSan latrine and products for both proper sanitation suitable for the volcanic area and farming as well among study communities. However, the communities aren’t well informed about health risks related to the handling of EcoSan latrine products and this situation coupled with the lack of standard operation procedures and guidelines at community level, explains the noted inconsistency in stabilisation, handling, application of the faeces and urine in farming to prevent potential health risks

Improving household sanitation and hygiene practices in the Democratic Republic of Congo through the CHC approach: case of Fizi health zone

This record includes an extended abstract and MP4 presentation. Presented at the 42nd WEDC International Conference

Challenges for sustainable access to improved water sanitation and hygiene services and practices in Burera District in Rwanda

This record includes an extended abstract and MP4 presentation. Presented at the 42nd WEDC International Conference