Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development (Jun 2023)

Level of JMP ladders for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services among healthcare facilities of Bishoftu Town, Ethiopia: An implication of healthcare-associated infection prevention status

  • Aderajew Mekonnen Girmay,
  • Moa Abate Kenea,
  • Sisay Derso Mengesha,
  • Bedasa Wagari,
  • Abel Weldetinsae,
  • Zinabu Assefa Alemu,
  • Daniel Abera Dinssa,
  • Mesaye Getachew Weldegebriel,
  • Melaku Gizaw Serte,
  • Tsigereda Assefa Alemayehu,
  • Kirubel Tesfaye Teklu,
  • Ermias Alemayehu Adugna,
  • Waktole Gobena,
  • Getinet Fikresilassie,
  • Masresha Tessema,
  • Getachew Tollera

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2023.230
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 6
pp. 415 – 423

Abstract

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This study aimed to assess the level of JMP ladders for WASH services. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Forty-four healthcare facilities were enrolled. From each healthcare facility, water samples were collected directly from water storage facilities. In addition to the interview, an observational checklist was used. Descriptive statistics and a chi-square test were conducted to analyze the data. The coverage of advanced and basic drinking water services in healthcare facilities was 4.6 and 70.4%, respectively. However, the healthcare facilities’ access to advanced and basic sanitation services was nil. Similarly, 61.4 and 88.6% of the healthcare facilities had no hygiene and waste disposal services, respectively. While 2.6, 4.5, and 75% of healthcare facilities had advanced, basic, and limited environmental cleaning services, 18.2% lacked environmental cleaning services. Water samples of 15.9, 11.4, and 6.8% of the healthcare facilities were found positive for total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and E. coli, respectively. The WASH services of the healthcare facilities were very low and not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal target. Healthcare facilities could be sources of healthcare-associated infections. Hence, the government and other concerned bodies should take urgent action to improve WASH services. HIGHLIGHTS 4.6 and 70.4% of the healthcare facilities used advanced and basic water services, respectively.; The healthcare facilities’ access to advanced and basic sanitation services was nil.; The majority of the healthcare facilities had no hygiene and waste disposal services.; 18.2% of the healthcare facilities lacked environmental cleaning services.; Bacteria and chemical contaminants contaminated many water samples.;

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