03241nam a22002297a 4500 KE-MeUCS 20260604115414.0 260331b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d KE-MeUCS RA567.M8 2025 Muthoni, Mugendi Edwin Factors Influencing Adoption of Sanitation Systems in Rural Communities: Case of the Tharaka-North Sub-County, Kenya/ Edwin Mugendi Muthoni Meru, Meru University, 2025. xiii,109p. Includes Indexes and References The purpose of the study was to evaluate the variables impacting the adoption of sanitation systems in rural communities of Tharaka -North Sub-County, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. The study's objectives were to assess how social-cultural factors, economic factors, and sanitation technologies affect the adoption of sanitation systems. A convergent mixed methods design was used in the study, which collected both qualitative and quantitative data at the same time. 13 participants in a focus group who were purposively selected were used to provide qualitative data through the use of an interview guide. In order to determine the link between the variables, the quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0, which produced descriptive and inferential statistics. According to the findings, 86% of the inhabitants used pit latrines , some of which lacked slabs and roofs. Additionally, 15%ofthe households defecated in public, 17% had salaried jobs , and 10%had no jobs. The household income influenced adoption of sanitation systems with a mean of 4.9271, while employment status influenced adoption of sanitation systems with a mean of 4.1146. This economic disparity impacted sanitation access with only 9% of respondents able to afford ventilated improved pit latrines. The target population of the study was 58,345 people. The sample size was 388 household heads. Cluster sampling, simple random and proportionate random sampling were the sampling techniques employed in the study. Appropriate confirmation of data collection instruments was conducted by characteristics qualified experts before data collection took place. A reliability test using Cronbach’s alpha was carried to ascertain whether that data set was fit for analysis within the acceptable threshold. According to the findings, Public Health Officers should train masons to promote acceptable sanitation technology designs for use in rural communities. Gender inequality should be taken into account while developing sanitation systems regulations. In public and health practices, the Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) strategy should focus on open defecation and encourage locals to embrace appropriately designed sanitation facilities, systems, and technologies. The study also recommends the need to educate each other on the need to educate each other on the need for the adoption of improved sanitation technologies, such as septic tanks, to increase awareness of safe sanitation systems and adaptability. https://repository.must.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1628 lcc TH SM 93761 93760 0 0 lcc 0 0 CPL CPL PER 2026-03-31 MUST 0.00 SM 0 RA567.M8 2025 26-39340 2026-03-31 11:01:18 2026-03-31 TH