Type of water and sanitation facilities and risk of non-partner sexual violence: A multilevel analysis across 31 low- and middle-income countries

Key Points

• Non-partner sexual violence risk varies significantly based on water sanitation conditions.
• A focus on water sanitation facilities highlights their critical role in community safety, impacting overall wellbeing.
• Multilevel analysis incorporates data from 31 low- and middle-income countries, revealing geographical disparities.
• This link suggests improvements in sanitation could reduce violence risk; further investigation across regions is needed.