Eco-Sanitation Programmes and Reproductive Health Awareness in Lagos Slums: An Evaluation

Eco-sanitation programmes in Lagos slums aim to improve environmental hygiene while reproductive health awareness is crucial for youth. A mixed-methods approach including surveys, interviews, and focus groups was employed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to both environmental hygiene and reproductive health. Findings indicate that while participants showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) in understanding of eco-sanitation benefits, their awareness about safe sex practices remained low at 42%. Eco-sanitation programmes alone may not sufficiently address reproductive health needs; integrating sexual education could be beneficial. Future interventions should include comprehensive sexual education alongside eco-sanitation to enhance overall youth well-being. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.