Availability, Adequacy and Usage of Sanitation Facilities and Equipment in Public and Private Universities in Osun State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the availability, adequacy and usage of sanitation facilities and equipment among female students in public and private universities in Osun States Nigeria. Sampled size of 120 female students each from public and private university were drawn using accidental sampling technique. Self-structured questionnaire validated and reliable at 0.85 level of significant was used for the study. The questionnaire consisted of two sections, Section A was designed for the bio-data while section B was used to elicited information for the study. The data collected were analyzed descriptively using simple percentages and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that there were various types of sanitation equipment and facilities made available and were adequately distributed in both the private and public university students’ hostels. Respondents still littered papers and also defecated anywhere around the hostels. The findings further revealed a significant difference in the adequacy and usage of equipment and facilities in private and federal universities and that the usage of sanitation facilities and equipment available will significantly influence the health status of the students negatively. Based on findings, enforcement and enlightenment programmes on proper usage of equipment and facilities should be mounted by the university authority through seminar.