Bridging implementation gaps in sanitation towards improvement of access to safe water of selected barangays in San Andres, Catanduanes / Ara Monica V. Ballesteros.
Description: xi, 102 leaves : color illustrationsSubject(s): Dissertation note: Graduate School of Public and Development Management. Health Systems and Development. Batch 7 Thesis (MPM-HSD)--Development Academy of the Philippines. Summary: Access to safe water is a global problem and the Philippines is not an exception. In the Municiplaity of San Andres, Catanduanes, access to safe water, which is by definition the presence of Level I, II, and III sources, still has to meet national target. It was hypothesixed that access may be related to seasonal and frequent cases of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in the municipality. In addition, quality is not always assured from these sources as they are not periodically monitored and disinfected. Policies and mandates on community ownership for quality management of sources are in place but are not updated and needs to be revisited. This study explored the current status of access to safe water, its correlation with cases of AGE and the factors of water supply that may affect health. It was found that there asre still many barangays below the national target for access to safe water. Most of the barangays use Level I and III sources. Quality of water is affected by sanitation, proximity to existing toilet facilities and lack of the facilities thereof. At times, quantity is affected mainly due to seasonal variation, which in turn affects water quality. Water is also fetched at times over long distances. Water quality of the main factor that affects health, but based on correlation analysis, water coverage or its availability also has a relationship with it. Quality is frequently measured through monitoring, which is not regularly done. This prompted review of current policies, its amendment and implementation. In addition, community ownership through appointment of volunteers and continuous information campaign on handwashing and waste segregation are done. These measures are used for improved access to safe water.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Barcode | |
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Ballesteros, A. M. V. (2017). Bridging implementation gaps in sanitation towards improvement of access to safe water of selected barangays in San Andres, Catanduanes (Unpublished master's thesis). Graduate School of Public and Development Management, Development Academy of the Philippines.
Graduate School of Public and Development Management. Health Systems and Development. Batch 7 Thesis (MPM-HSD)--Development Academy of the Philippines.
Access to safe water is a global problem and the Philippines is not an exception. In the Municiplaity of San Andres, Catanduanes, access to safe water, which is by definition the presence of Level I, II, and III sources, still has to meet national target. It was hypothesixed that access may be related to seasonal and frequent cases of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in the municipality. In addition, quality is not always assured from these sources as they are not periodically monitored and disinfected. Policies and mandates on community ownership for quality management of sources are in place but are not updated and needs to be revisited. This study explored the current status of access to safe water, its correlation with cases of AGE and the factors of water supply that may affect health. It was found that there asre still many barangays below the national target for access to safe water. Most of the barangays use Level I and III sources. Quality of water is affected by sanitation, proximity to existing toilet facilities and lack of the facilities thereof. At times, quantity is affected mainly due to seasonal variation, which in turn affects water quality. Water is also fetched at times over long distances. Water quality of the main factor that affects health, but based on correlation analysis, water coverage or its availability also has a relationship with it. Quality is frequently measured through monitoring, which is not regularly done. This prompted review of current policies, its amendment and implementation. In addition, community ownership through appointment of volunteers and continuous information campaign on handwashing and waste segregation are done. These measures are used for improved access to safe water.
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