Assessing Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Towards Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (Wash) in District Mardan

Abstract

The current study entitled “Assessing knowledge, attitude and practice towards water, sanitation and hygiene in district Mardan”. The prime objective of the study is to explore knowledge, attitude and practices of the local people towards water, sanitation and hygiene and how the existing KAP effect the life of the local people. The nature of the study is quantitative, whereas the data were collected from 390 sample size purposively. A total of 390 sample size were selected through Uma Sekaran sample determination table. The data were collected through structured questionnaire and was analysed through statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21. The data were then analysed through Uni variate analysis and was presentenced in the form of graphs. For clarity and easy understanding, graphs were explained, and based on the results of the study conclusions and recommendations were developed. Results of the study show that most of the local people's drinking water is not safe and nor they are using water purification methods due to a lack of awareness. Similarly, most people are not washing their hands as they don’t have access to soap or they are not aware of the importance of hand washing. Similarly, most of the people defecate in the open, which leads to different kinds of diseases in the locality. Further, the people shared that they prefer to be informed regarding WASH on social media.