Background Research suggests that the lived experience of inadequate sanitation may
contribute to poor health outcomes above and beyond pathogen exposure, particularly …

Lack of access to acceptable sanitation facilities can expose individuals, particularly women,
to physical, social, and mental health risks. While some of the challenges have been …

While the topic of women and water, sanitation and hygiene is a widely accepted concern
among academics and activists, it continues to be an issue in developing countries with …

Emerging evidence demonstrates how inadequate access to water and sanitation is linked
to psychosocial stress, especially among women, forcing them to navigate social and …

While sanitation interventions have focused primarily on child health, women's unique
health risks from inadequate sanitation are gaining recognition as a priority issue. This study …

Emerging qualitative research suggests women's sanitation experiences may impact mental
health. However, specific associations remain unclear. We aimed to determine if sanitation …

This study examined sources of psychosocial stress related to the use of toilet facilities or
open defecation by women and adolescent girls at home, public places, workplaces and in …

For women and girls in low‐income areas, the consequences of inadequate sanitation
include fear of harassment, experiences of violence, and psychosocial stress. When safe …

The provision of sanitation in India has attracted much attention, but research and policies
focusing on gender in relation to sanitation often fail to focus on sanitation-related violence …

Sanitation is an important index of socio-economic development. Low sanitation levels lead
to a host of diseases, making sanitation a key public health issue and concomitant of a clean …