Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Indoor Water Filtration Technologies in Nigerian Rural Communities: Impact on Water Quality and Public Health

Obiora Ezikechukwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Osita Anyaobi, University of Ibadan Nwokolo Chinedu, University of Ibadan Enwedogbon Enoch, Department of Pediatrics, Babcock University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18989044
Published: December 23, 2013

Abstract

Indoor water filtration technologies have been implemented in various rural communities across Nigeria to improve water quality and public health outcomes. A cross-sectional study was conducted in four rural communities. Indoor water samples were collected at households equipped with filtration devices and compared to those from non-filtration households. Water quality parameters were measured using standard analytical methods, and data on reported health outcomes were collected through structured interviews. Significant differences (p < 0.05) in turbidity levels between filtered and unfiltered water samples were observed, with a mean difference of 28.5 NTU (±13.6). The implemented indoor water filtration technologies significantly improved water quality parameters, particularly turbidity. Further studies should focus on the long-term sustainability and efficacy of these technologies in various rural settings across Nigeria. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Obiora Ezikechukwu, Osita Anyaobi, Nwokolo Chinedu, Enwedogbon Enoch (2013). Indoor Water Filtration Technologies in Nigerian Rural Communities: Impact on Water Quality and Public Health. African Medical Laboratory Microbiology, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18989044

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African GeographyRural HealthFiltration TechnologyWater Quality AssessmentPublic HygieneEpidemiologyCommunity-Based Intervention

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