January 1, 2025

Household ownership of latrines does not ensure use: a scoping review.

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Scoping review identifies factors affecting latrine utilisation in households, suggesting educational improvements and community strategies.

Latrine utilisation varies widely, with a range from 36% to 94% among households with latrines.
Reduced latrine utilisation is associated with elderly individuals and those with lower educational levels, impacting sanitation access.
Observational design and narrative synthesis across 31 articles highlight multivariate significant factors related to latrine utilisation.
Improving children's education and community awareness could enhance latrine utilisation, addressing public health challenges.

Gaffan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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January 1, 2025

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Scoping review identifies factors affecting latrine utilisation in households, suggesting educational improvements and community strategies.

Latrine utilisation varies widely, with a range from 36% to 94% among households with latrines.
Reduced latrine utilisation is associated with elderly individuals and those with lower educational levels, impacting sanitation access.
Observational design and narrative synthesis across 31 articles highlight multivariate significant factors related to latrine utilisation.
Improving children's education and community awareness could enhance latrine utilisation, addressing public health challenges.

Gaffan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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