Effect of Drinking Water Sources on the Health of Children Under Five in South Sudan

Given the result of the study, it can be concluded that drinking water sources significantly determine diarrheal illnesses among children under the age of five in South Sudan. Therefore, the population needs to use potable water sources that are protected and monitored. Furthermore, additional efforts are needed to ensure access to clean water for all citizens. Providing safe drinking water from improved sources would help reduce the prevalence of diarrheal diseases and improve overall public health in the country. The strength of the investigation is that it includes a large, diverse sample of 6,307 children from all ten of the country states with different access to water sources, ensuring the findings are generalizable to a broader population. This large sample size helps account for regional variations in water quality and infrastructure, increasing the reliability and external validity of the study's results. However, the research has limitations, highlighting the necessity for a new study utilizing updated data (when available) and a composite index between drinking water sources and sanitation.