PriMera Scientific Medicine and Public Health (ISSN: 2833-5627)

Research Article

Volume 5 Issue 6

Home Treatment of Drinking Water in the Peri-Urban Environment of Bumba: Study Protocol

Michel Saliki Lifita*, Zoe Arthur Kazadi, Alliance Tagoto, Eugene Basandja Longembe, Theophile Yanyongo, John Panda Lukongo Kitronza and Joris Losimba Likwela

November 22, 2024

DOI : 10.56831/PSMPH-05-181

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Abstract

Introduction: Consumption of unsafe water is the cause of many diseases, leading to significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among children under five years of age. This situation represents a considerable burden for humanity. Household water treatment appears to be a practical and effective solution to ensure water security for populations, while reducing contamination and microbiological risks in communities without reliable access to safe drinking water. This article presents a study protocol aimed at assessing household drinking water treatment practices and identifying factors associated with these methods in the peri-urban environment of Bumba, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Material and method: A cross-sectional study with analytical aim will be carried out among 422 households during a period from July 1 to November 30, 2023. The data will be collected on the basis of an administered questionnaire and an observation guide. The frequencies and odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence interval will be estimated, then the logistic regression by stepwise descending approach will be calculated to analyze the influencing factors.

Expected results: Expected outcomes include a better understanding of households' practices and knowledge regarding drinking water, as well as the determining factors for their treatment behavior.

Conclusion: The findings of this study will highlight the role of knowledge and perceptions in the adoption of water treatment practices, thus contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

Keywords: Treatment; drinking water; peri-urban environment; Bumba

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