Sanitation Practices And Implication On Students Health
(Case Study Of Enugu State College Of Education (Technical) Enugu)
Sanitation practices play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of students by ensuring a hygienic and conducive environment for learning. The meticulous implementation of effective sanitation measures within educational institutions significantly impacts students’ health. These practices involve maintaining cleanliness in classrooms, washrooms, and common areas, which collectively contribute to minimizing the spread of infectious diseases. Proper waste disposal, regular cleaning routines, and the promotion of personal hygiene, including handwashing, are pivotal components of an encompassing approach to student health. By integrating these practices into the educational setting, institutions can create a healthier atmosphere that not only fosters academic excellence but also supports the overall physical and mental well-being of the student community. Prioritizing sanitation in educational environments demonstrates a commitment to preventive healthcare, empowering students to thrive in a safe and hygienic space conducive to optimal learning experiences.
Sanitation practice implication on students health in Enugu State College of Education (Technical) has been the desire of every right thinking for good health of both the students and lecturers in the above school. The purposes of this study is to investigate the causes of poor sanitation practices on students health in ESCET, the dangers and the strategies which could be employ to curb poor sanitation in ESCET. One hundred questionnaire were administered to the respondents, which was correctly answered by the respondents without mistakes five research question, each focusing on the formulated. A descriptive statistic using mean was adopted fro data analysis. Finding from their study showed that, regular clean up exercise, formulating the environment, illiteracy constitutes the problems of poor sanitation practices. The study was concluded with the recommendation which includes that the school management should employ labourers, make provision for facilities, formulate the environment. The researchers believed that if all these are put in place, it will enhance sanitation practices in the school, thereby improving students health.
Title Page
Approval Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table Of Contents
List Of Tables
Abstract
Chapter One:
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background Of The Study
1.2 Statement Of Problem
1.3 Purpose Of The Study
1.4 Significance Of The Study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Scope Of The Study
Chapter Two:
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Sanitation Practice By Students
2.3 Implication Of Sanitation Practices By Students In School Hostels
2.4 Empirical Studies
2.5 Summary Of Literature Review
Chapter Three:
3.0 Research Methods
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area Of Study
3.3 Population Of The Study
3.4 Sample Size And Sampling Techniques
3.5 Instrument Of Data Collecting
3.6 Validation Of The Instrument
3.7 Reliability Of The Instrument
3.8 Method Of Data Analysis
3.9 Decision Rule
Chapter Four:
4.0 Data Presentations And Analysis
4.1 Presentation And Data Analysis
Chapter Five:
5.0 Discussion, Of Findings, Conclusions Limitations, Recommendation And Sugestion For Further Studies.
5.1 Discussion Of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Limitations
5.4 Recommendations
5.5 Suggestions For Further Research
Appendix
Questionnaire
References
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY:-
World Health Organization defined sanitation as the means of collecting and disposing excreta and community liquids, waste in a hygienic way. So as not to endanger the health and welfare and also for the social and environmental effects, it may have on people; people have been suffering from one disease to another without knowing the problems of their illness, the situation and due to distress or dirty environment. Cleanliness is next to Godliness.
Similarly, Iheke (2010) sees sanitation as the process of keeping places clean and hygienic especially by providing a sewage system and a clean water supply. Sanitation refers to all conditions that affects the health of people in a geographical area. Billions of people still live without access to sanitation facilities and are unable to practice such basic hygienic as washing their hands with soap and water.
Disease related to poor sanitation and water availability cause many people to die of sickness like cholera, diarrhea, malaria, typhoid, which damages the body tissues. Children are most vulnerable to health hazards and consequently are affected the most. In 1998, 2.2 million people died because of poor sanitation, which the vast majority were children.
In 1950 the world health organizations expert committee on environmental sanitation defines environmental sanitation as the control of community, water supplies, excreta and waste water disposal, refuse disposal, vector of diseases, housing conditions, food supplies and handling conditions, food supplies and atmospheric conditions and the safety of the working environment. Environmental problems have grown in complexity especially with the advert of radiation and chemical hazards. Meanwhile the world needs for the basic sanitation services (like drinking water supply, excreta and waste water disposal), have greatly increased as a result of rapid population growth and highly expectations.
There has been considerable awareness of water supply in institution, but the problems of excreta and waste disposal have receive less attention. In Enugu State College of Education (Technical), every where is littered with pure water polythene, pieces of papers and so on, without proper disposal. In order to focus attention of these problems. Sanitation exercise should be done daily to keep the environment clean by employing labourers that will help keep the school clean. Environments should be formulated in order to kill dangerous animals like snake, scorpion etc.
In school hostels, there are problems of over-crowding and these affects the health of the students in the hostel. More than 200 students share four (4) toilets. Mostly girls in hostel have inadequate sanitation facilities. With this premise, the researchers seek to find out the implication of sanitation practices on students health in Enugu State College of Education (Technical). Inadequate sanitation and water in school jeopardize not only the students health but also their attendance. Girls in particular area likely to be kept out of school, if there is no sanitation.
Seminars should be organized in institutions to help educate students more, especially girls in the hostel on menstrual hygiene, sanitation hygienic practices, cleanliness in the surroundings. To make everywhere conducive for teaching and learning, lack of skills and this have hindered the educational prospects of girls residing in the hostel. Flies petch on dirts, toilet etc and later petch on uncovered foods and all this are dangerous to human health.
1.2 STATEMENTS OF PROBLEM:-
Control of pests, waste disposal had become a problem in our environment because of poor sanitation practices. Diseases related to poor sanitation and water availability causes many people to die of sickness like cholera, diarrhea, malaria, typhoid which damages the body tissues.
However, it is not clear on the extent in which school management and student union government (SUG) have contributed in curbing poor sanitation practices. The problem of this study is to find out the strategies which could be employ to provide facilities to students to reduce dirtiness.
1.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY:-
The purpose of this study is to find out the implication of sanitation practices on students health in Enugu State college of Education (technical). Specifically this study was to:
1. Identify the causes of poor sanitation practices on student’s health in Enugu State College of Education (Technical)
2. Determine the extent in which the school management have contributed in providing facilities that will enhance sanitation practices in Enugu State College of Education (Technical) Enugu.
3. Find out the strategies that could be employed to curb dirtiness in Enugu State College of Education (Technical).
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The findings of this study will enable the students in Enugu State College of Education, to better understand and cultivate a clean environment because cleanliness is next to Godliness. The finding will help the following people:
The students to know the needs of hygiene or health practices, because cleanliness in next to Godliness and also enable to have a sound health, if sanitation is practiced by the students, sickness and diseases will be reduced.
To the school management: The findings will help the school management to provide adequate facilities that will enable the labourers to keep the environment clean and tidy, also provide fund for buying disinfectant and Antiseptic, and also paying the labourers.
Government:- The findings will help the government, to formulate a policies that will enable their follow students keep the environment clean and regulations on the school. Also they serve as a mediator between the management and the students.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS:-
In order to find answers to the objective of this study, the researchers formulated the following research questions.
1. What are the causes of poor sanitation practices on students health in Enugu State college of Education (Technical)?
2. What are the dangers of poor sanitation practices on students health in Enugu State College of Education (Technical) Enugu.?
3. What are the strategies that could be employed to improve sanitation in Enugu State college of Education (Technical) Enugu?
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The scope of the study was delimited to determining the implication of sanitation practice in student’s health in schools especially those in hostel in Enugu State College of Education (Technical).
Sanitation Practices And Implication On Students Health:
Sanitation practices play a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of students in educational institutions. Proper sanitation not only ensures a clean and hygienic environment but also helps prevent the spread of diseases. Here are some key sanitation practices and their implications on students’ health:
- Clean Water Supply:
- Sanitation Practice: Ensuring a clean and safe water supply for drinking and hygiene purposes.
- Implication: Access to clean water is fundamental for preventing waterborne diseases like diarrhea and ensuring overall health.
- Hand Hygiene:
- Sanitation Practice: Promoting regular handwashing with soap and clean water.
- Implication: Proper hand hygiene reduces the transmission of infectious diseases, including the common cold, flu, and gastrointestinal infections.
- Proper Toilet Facilities:
- Sanitation Practice: Maintaining clean and well-maintained toilets with adequate facilities.
- Implication: Proper toilets and sanitation facilities reduce the risk of gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections, especially among students.
- Waste Management:
- Sanitation Practice: Implementing waste disposal and recycling systems.
- Implication: Effective waste management reduces the risk of disease transmission through vectors like rodents and insects and helps maintain a clean environment.
- Food Safety:
- Sanitation Practice: Ensuring safe food handling, storage, and preparation.
- Implication: Proper food safety practices prevent foodborne illnesses, which can be particularly harmful to students.
- Cleaning and Disinfection:
- Sanitation Practice: Regular cleaning and disinfection of common areas, classrooms, and surfaces.
- Implication: This practice reduces the risk of surface-transmitted diseases and creates a healthier learning environment.
- Adequate Ventilation:
- Sanitation Practice: Ensuring proper ventilation in classrooms and common areas.
- Implication: Good ventilation helps reduce the concentration of airborne pathogens and allergens, improving respiratory health.
- Promotion of Hygiene Education:
- Sanitation Practice: Educating students about the importance of personal hygiene and sanitation.
- Implication: Knowledge about hygiene practices empowers students to take responsibility for their health and well-being.
- Regular Health Checkups:
- Sanitation Practice: Conducting periodic health checkups for students.
- Implication: Early detection and prevention of health issues can lead to better overall health among students.
- Sewage and Drainage System:
- Sanitation Practice: Proper sewage and drainage systems to prevent water stagnation.
- Implication: Adequate drainage reduces the breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes and minimizes the risk of waterborne infections.
The implications of these sanitation practices on students’ health are significant, as they contribute to a reduced risk of infectious diseases, improved overall well-being, and a conducive environment for learning. Educational institutions, in collaboration with health authorities, should prioritize and enforce these practices to ensure the health and safety of students and staff.