Social outcomes of a community-based water, sanitation and hygiene intervention

Social benefits of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions are less documented compared to health benefits such as the reduction of diarrheal diseases. Although most decisions in WASH investments are based on potential health outcomes, interventions may also lead to social benefits, such...

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Autores principales:	Rossanie Malolo, Save Kumwenda, Kondwani Chidziwisano, Christabel Kambala, Tracy Morse
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Publicado:	IWA Publishing 2021
Materias:	community hygiene malawi sanitation social outcomes water Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering TD1-1066
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:f15060e8bf0d49d5aecc066ea5e06a802021-11-05T19:32:13ZSocial outcomes of a community-based water, sanitation and hygiene intervention2043-90832408-936210.2166/washdev.2021.264https://doaj.org/article/f15060e8bf0d49d5aecc066ea5e06a802021-05-01T00:00:00Zhttp://washdev.iwaponline.com/content/11/3/483https://doaj.org/toc/2043-9083https://doaj.org/toc/2408-9362Social benefits of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions are less documented compared to health benefits such as the reduction of diarrheal diseases. Although most decisions in WASH investments are based on potential health outcomes, interventions may also lead to social benefits, such as income generation, increased school enrollment, improved levels of dignity, self-esteem and civic pride, which can have a significant value both personally and to the wider community. This qualitative case study was used to assess the perceived social outcomes of purposively selected stakeholders from a WASH intervention study in Malawi. In-depth Interviews (n = 10), focus group discussions (n = 4) and key informants interviews (n = 10) were conducted with caregivers (male and female), community leaders, traditional leaders and community coordinators. Thematic analysis identified eight social outcomes: formation and strengthening of relationships (n = 32), becoming role models to community members (n = 23), women empowerment (n = 20), time-saving (n = 17), change of status (n = 12), receiving awards (n = 12), reduced medical costs (n = 11) and obtaining new skills (n = 7). Social capital among caregivers was also found to be high. No negative outcomes from the intervention were reported. WASH interventions have multiple, important, but difficult to quantify social benefits which should be measured, reported and considered in WASH investment decision-making. HIGHLIGHTS Cluster-based and community-led WASH interventions can lead to positive social impacts, particularly for primary caregivers.; Social benefits included improved relationships, role modeling, female empowerment, increased household funds, and skills development.; WASH and other development programs should consider and evaluate the social impact of interventions routinely.;Rossanie MaloloSave KumwendaKondwani ChidziwisanoChristabel KambalaTracy MorseIWA Publishingarticlecommunityhygienemalawisanitationsocial outcomeswaterEnvironmental technology. Sanitary engineeringTD1-1066ENJournal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, Vol 11, Iss 3, Pp 483-493 (2021)
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spellingShingle	community hygiene malawi sanitation social outcomes water Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering TD1-1066 Rossanie Malolo Save Kumwenda Kondwani Chidziwisano Christabel Kambala Tracy Morse Social outcomes of a community-based water, sanitation and hygiene intervention
description	Social benefits of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions are less documented compared to health benefits such as the reduction of diarrheal diseases. Although most decisions in WASH investments are based on potential health outcomes, interventions may also lead to social benefits, such as income generation, increased school enrollment, improved levels of dignity, self-esteem and civic pride, which can have a significant value both personally and to the wider community. This qualitative case study was used to assess the perceived social outcomes of purposively selected stakeholders from a WASH intervention study in Malawi. In-depth Interviews (n = 10), focus group discussions (n = 4) and key informants interviews (n = 10) were conducted with caregivers (male and female), community leaders, traditional leaders and community coordinators. Thematic analysis identified eight social outcomes: formation and strengthening of relationships (n = 32), becoming role models to community members (n = 23), women empowerment (n = 20), time-saving (n = 17), change of status (n = 12), receiving awards (n = 12), reduced medical costs (n = 11) and obtaining new skills (n = 7). Social capital among caregivers was also found to be high. No negative outcomes from the intervention were reported. WASH interventions have multiple, important, but difficult to quantify social benefits which should be measured, reported and considered in WASH investment decision-making. HIGHLIGHTS Cluster-based and community-led WASH interventions can lead to positive social impacts, particularly for primary caregivers.; Social benefits included improved relationships, role modeling, female empowerment, increased household funds, and skills development.; WASH and other development programs should consider and evaluate the social impact of interventions routinely.;
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title	Social outcomes of a community-based water, sanitation and hygiene intervention
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Social outcomes of a community-based water, sanitation and hygiene intervention

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