Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on water sanitation and Hygiene among people in internally displaced people Camp in Deynile District, Mogadishu-Somalia 2023

Abstract Background: The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices assessment of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps is crucial for understanding the awareness, beliefs, and behaviors of individuals in these settings. The assessment would focus on evaluating their knowledge of safe water sources, proper sanitation practices, and hygiene behaviors. Objective: The main purpose/objective of the study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice on water sanitation and Hygiene among people in internally displaced people Camp in Deynile District, Mogadishu-Somalia Methods: This study was applied a cross-sectional research design using a quantitative, the study population was residence at IDPs camps in Dayniile district Mogadishu Somalia, the sample was 384 respondents and it was determined single proportion formula, the data collection was used closed ended questionnaire, the data was entered and analyzed Statistical package of social science SPSS. Results: This study founded the majority of the respondents were 271(70.6%) were female, 297(77.3%) were not educated, 234(60.9%) were said that unsafe water can’t cause diarrheal diseases, 226(58.9%) were replied that water can’t get contaminated, 244(63.5%) were said that they haven’t hear WASH before, 228 (59.4%) reported not being aware of any such programs or initiatives, 224 (58.3%) reported not participating in any WASH-related community activities or initiatives. Conclusion: In IDP (Internally Displaced Persons) camps, the implementation of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) practices is essential to protecting the displaced population's health and wellbeing. The results obtained from the different tables indicate a concerning lack of awareness and knowledge among the respondents regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene practices. Many respondents do not believe that unsafe water can cause diarrheal diseases, do not recognize the potential for water contamination, and do not use clean water sources for handwashing. There is also a lack of familiarity with WASH and a limited understanding of the importance of clean water consumption. Recommendation: The researcher recommended, Efforts should be made to ensure reliable and sustainable access to clean water sources within IDP camps. Adequate sanitation facilities, including functional latrines, should be provided and maintained in IDP camps. Sustainable solutions and long-term support should be prioritized to address the WASH needs of IDP camps. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Camps, Assessment, Awareness, Behaviors, Safe water sources, Proper sanitation practices, Hygiene behaviors, Cross-sectional research design, Quantitative, Sample, Closed-ended questionnaire, Results, Unsafe water, Diarrheal diseases, Water contamination, Lack of awareness, Limited understanding, Implementation, Health and wellbeing, Reliable access to clean water, Sanitation facilities, Sustainable solutions, Long-term support.