Demographic, socioeconomic and regional disparities in the coverage of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in four South Asian Countries

The findings suggest that wealthier households, those with educated heads, and those in urban areas have higher coverage of WASH facilities. To ensure adequate WASH facilities, policymakers should focus on rural areas, lower-income groups, less educated household heads, and should conduct awareness campaigns.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-03-17
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319754
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2
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Child Nutrition and Water Access
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Demographic, socioeconomic and regional disparities in the coverage of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in four South Asian Countries

Mohammad Shahed Masud, Md. Hasibul Islam Jitu
2 citations
PLoS ONE
Child Nutrition and Water Access
2.24
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Demographic, socioeconomic and regional disparities in the coverage of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in four South Asian Countries

Mohammad Shahed Masud, Md. Hasibul Islam Jitu
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2 citations

Abstract

The findings suggest that wealthier households, those with educated heads, and those in urban areas have higher coverage of WASH facilities. To ensure adequate WASH facilities, policymakers should focus on rural areas, lower-income groups, less educated household heads, and should conduct awareness campaigns.

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Demographic, socioeconomic and regional disparities in the coverage of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in four South Asian Countries — Mohammad Shahed Masud, Md. Hasibul Islam Jitu · PLoS ONE (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS