Introduction:
Safe
drinking
water
and
sanitation
are
indispensable
to
sustain
life
health,
adequate,
safe,
accessible
supply
fundamental
the
dignity
of
all.
This
study
determined
physico-chemical
bacteriological
quality
supplied
fragile
community
in
Nakivale
Refugee
Base
Camp,
Southwestern
Uganda.
Methodology:
Physico-chemical
properties
were
measured
situ
using
Hanna
Instrument
HI
98129.
Multiple
tube
technique
was
employed
determine
presumptive
coliform
counts.
Positive
samples
for
coliforms
incubated
at
44oC
48
hours
Single
Strength
MacConkey
broth.
Only
positive
followed
by
conventional
biochemical
tests
indole,
motility,
citrate
identify
E.
coli.
Results:
The
mean
temperature,
Total
dissolved
solids,
pH,
electrical
conductivity
both
sources
household
23.79±1.04oC
25.25±0.38,
289.07±153.45
433.31±519.13,
7.81±0.31
6.65±0.35
547.8±315.73
768.52±397.71
respectively.
Among
sampled,
43%
(13)
contaminated
with
total
bacteria,
10%
(3)
90%
bacteria
11%
positivity
61%
(103)
participants
did
not
use
treatment.
19%
(32)
used
boiling
chlorination
methods
while
1%
filtration.
Conclusion:
Physico-chemically,
all
had
temperatures
above
WHO
guidelines
palatable
i.e.
<15oC.
Bacteriologically,
Water
fit
human
consumption
hence
need
effective
treatment
proper
post-treatment
practices.
Recommendation:
refugee
base
camp
occupants
continuous
training
on
methods,
safe
handling
practices,
fecal
waste
minimize
contamination.
Further
studies
should
be
conducted
assess
effect
storage
clean
vessels
as
an
intervention
water.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
17
Опубликована: Март 16, 2022
The
objective
of
this
study
is
to
evaluate
the
status
Syrian
refugees
(SR)
in
Turkey
terms
using
National
Health
System
(NHS)
between
2011
and
2017.The
a
descriptive
cross-sectional
epidemiological
research
ORACLE
SQL
Developer
program
was
used
for
data
analysis,
frequency
analyzes
regarding
person,
place,
time
characteristics
health
services
that
SR
received
2017
were
presented.The
SRs
benefited
from
NHS
hospital
approximately
35
million
times
(34,973,029).
Approximately
40%
are
under
age
18.
proportion
those
5
y
old
15.8%;
55.8%
women.
utilization
by
region
as
follows:
33.4%
Mediterranean
Region,
29.2%
Southeastern
Anatolia
19.0%
Marmara
Region.
types
institutions
44.0%
state
hospitals,
15.0%
family
medicine
centers,
13.3%
training
hospitals.
A
total
16,009,524
cases
intervened
part
EMS.Syrian
comprehensively
primary,
secondary,
tertiary
free
charge
Turkey.
It
seen
they
have
access
private
high-cost
services,
such
air
ambulance,
cancer
treatment,
dental
treatment.
International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19(3/4), С. 407 - 416
Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2023
Purpose
Many
refugees
around
the
world
are
forced
to
leave
their
counties
seeking
safety
and
security.
Millions
of
Syrian
fled
country
since
conflict
started
in
Syria.
Jordan
is
one
host
countries
for
from
different
including
Health-related
quality
life
individuals
influences
both
individual
community,
how
these
two
interact
with
another.
This
study
aims
explore
four
domains
–
physical
health,
psychological
social
relationships
environment
health-related
adults
residing
Za’atari
camp
North
Jordan.
Design/methodology/approach
A
constructivist
grounded
theory
approach
was
used.
Data
were
collected
using
semi-structured,
face-to-face,
audio-recorded
interviews.
analysed
levels
coding,
constant
comparative
analysis
writing
reflective
memos.
Findings
Pursuing
security
emerged
as
a
core
theme
this
study.
Participants
pursuing
Lack
led
them
flee
For
participants,
among
most
important
aspects
lives.
The
meaning
presented
paper.
Originality/value
To
best
authors’
knowledge,
first
exploring
qualitative
approach.
Introduction:
Safe
drinking
water
and
sanitation
are
indispensable
to
sustain
life
health,
adequate,
safe,
accessible
supply
fundamental
the
dignity
of
all.
This
study
determined
physico-chemical
bacteriological
quality
supplied
fragile
community
in
Nakivale
Refugee
Base
Camp,
Southwestern
Uganda.
Methodology:
Physico-chemical
properties
were
measured
situ
using
Hanna
Instrument
HI
98129.
Multiple
tube
technique
was
employed
determine
presumptive
coliform
counts.
Positive
samples
for
coliforms
incubated
at
44oC
48
hours
Single
Strength
MacConkey
broth.
Only
positive
followed
by
conventional
biochemical
tests
indole,
motility,
citrate
identify
E.
coli.
Results:
The
mean
temperature,
Total
dissolved
solids,
pH,
electrical
conductivity
both
sources
household
23.79±1.04oC
25.25±0.38,
289.07±153.45
433.31±519.13,
7.81±0.31
6.65±0.35
547.8±315.73
768.52±397.71
respectively.
Among
sampled,
43%
(13)
contaminated
with
total
bacteria,
10%
(3)
90%
bacteria
11%
positivity
61%
(103)
participants
did
not
use
treatment.
19%
(32)
used
boiling
chlorination
methods
while
1%
filtration.
Conclusion:
Physico-chemically,
all
had
temperatures
above
WHO
guidelines
palatable
i.e.
<15oC.
Bacteriologically,
Water
fit
human
consumption
hence
need
effective
treatment
proper
post-treatment
practices.
Recommendation:
refugee
base
camp
occupants
continuous
training
on
methods,
safe
handling
practices,
fecal
waste
minimize
contamination.
Further
studies
should
be
conducted
assess
effect
storage
clean
vessels
as
an
intervention
water.
