Influence of SODIS on Incidences of Diarrhea among Children Under 5 Years in Makindye Division, Kampala

Abstract:

The use of solar energy to disinfect water to meet the basic needs of day to day consumption and supply of safe drinking water goes back to 1990 After the convention on sustainable development at berlin where access to safe drinking water were discovered to have potential alternative sources. The present study examined the use of solar energy (UV-Rays) for disinfect and sanitize water for the consumption of children less than 5yrs of age. Data were collected through interactions with a sample of 100 participants. The study results provide explanations on practices of solar water disinfection (SODIS) acceptance, diarrheal episode reduction and compliance rates of the intervention at household level. The intervention recommends more scientific research to explore the role of SODIS in promoting well-being of children below 5yrs of age and use it to achieve Sustainable Development Goals to ensure access to safe drinking water to communities.