Spatial and seasonal patterns of communal latrine use by spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) reflect a seasonal resource defense strategy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-020-02895-0
Abstract: Communal marking sites, or latrines, appear to play an important role in intraspecific communication and social dynamics in a wide range of mammal species. The spatial distribution of latrines can provide clues to their function… read more here.
Keywords: seasonal patterns; spatial seasonal; use; use spotted ... See more keywords
The role of psychological factors in predicting latrine ownership and consistent latrine use in rural Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5143-0
Abstract: BackgroundInadequate sanitation is one of the leading causes of disease in poor and middle-income countries.ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to identify the psychological factors that predict latrine ownership and consistent latrine use in the… read more here.
Keywords: latrine use; latrine; consistent latrine; latrine ownership ... See more keywords
Latent variable modeling to develop a robust proxy for sensitive behaviors: application to latrine use behavior and its association with sanitation access in a middle-income country
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-6373-x
Abstract: BackgroundGlobally, diarrhea is a leading cause of child morbidity and mortality. Although latrines are integral for reducing enteric pathogen transmission, several studies have shown no evidence that latrine ownership improved child health. There are a… read more here.
Keywords: use; sanitation; latrine use; access ... See more keywords
Community Perceptions of a Multilevel Sanitation Behavior Change Intervention in Rural Odisha, India
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124472
Abstract: While latrine coverage is increasing in India, not all household members use their latrines. Cost-effective, culturally appropriate, and theory-informed behavior change interventions are necessary to encourage sustained latrine use by all household members. We qualitatively… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; community; behavior change; sanitation ... See more keywords