Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Keywords

diarrhea, safe sanitation, waterborne diseases, water quality

Abstract

In 2021, it was reported that 53% of households out of 113 million Filipinos did not have access to safe water, while 39% lacked safe sanitation (United Nations, 2021). Given this challenge, the country failed to meet the sixth Sustainable Development Goal (SGD) which is to “Ensure access to water and sanitation for all”. This emphasizes the need to improve access to safe drinking water, including its quality. This study aimed to determine residents’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices on safe drinking water in selected communities in Cavite. A panel of experts verified the content of the questionnaire and subjected it to revision based on their recommendations. The questionnaire was written in English and Tagalog and a pilot research on 27 respondents was conducted before the study to assess reliability. Cronbach’s alpha test was used to assess internal consistency, which yielded strong agreement among items within each part. Information was collected using a modified questionnaire administered to 400 participants. Analysis showed that the respondents have sufficient knowledge (M=13.8), positive attitudes (M=3.33), and good practices (M=2.94) towards safe drinking water. However, statistical tests using t-test, ANOVA, and post-hoc analysis revealed that there were significant differences in the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of their knowledge, attitudes, and practices. With the identified gaps, the researchers recommend that government officials, along with the health sector, strengthen policies and programs that would help uplift the knowledge, attitudes, and practices on safe drinking water so that waterborne diseases such as diarrhea may be prevented.

First Advisor

Christine Ann P. Aromin

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