Disparities in water accessibility in primary schools: insights from Mvomero District, Tanzania
| dc.contributor.author | Saronga Hellen | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gervas Imelda | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mkenda Prisila | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-03T11:36:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-07-03T11:36:12Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | International Journal of Education and Social Science Research (IJESSR) 7 (5): pp. 126-141 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Water is a crucial need in schools as it supports healthy practices and other important school activities. This study investigates water availability situation in primary schools of Mvomero district of Tanzania. The study utilized a descriptive design. A sample of four primary schools was selected, and data were gathered from 300 students and 23 teachers using questionnaires. The study utilized various aspects as indicators for water scarcity condition including accessibility by distance, sufficiency for various activities, water infrastructures conditions and cleanliness of the water provided at school. Findings revealed disparities in water availability across different schools. 2 of the sampled schools had water scarcity whereas the other 2 had no water scarcity. Schools with water scarcity obtained water from longer distances, infrastructures were not functional, water for various activities was not sufficient and the water was not clean unlike schools with no water scarcity. It was recommended that investments in water infrastructure construction and maintenance should be prioritized in the affected schools. Also, training on water management practices and engaging local communities to support schools with scarcity could serve as important initiatives towards dealing with this problem. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | https://ijessr.com/link6.php?id=978 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2581-5148 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6771 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | International Journal of Education and Social Science Research (IJESSR) | |
| dc.subject | Water scarcity | |
| dc.subject | Primary schools | |
| dc.subject | Infrastructure | |
| dc.subject | Academic engagement | |
| dc.subject | Tanzania | |
| dc.title | Disparities in water accessibility in primary schools: insights from Mvomero District, Tanzania | |
| dc.type | Article |