Abstract:
This study examined the barriers to open defecation free in Kwahu Afram Plains South
District, Ghana. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methodology in
data collection. A questionnaire administration to one hundred and sixty-nine (169)
households randomly selected from 6 communities in the Tease Area Council and 5
communities in the Samanhyia Area Council. The findings from the survey describes
that, the cost of constructing toilet facility is key determinant for open defecation in the
Kwahu Afram Plains South District. 72% of the respondent who did not have toilet
facility at home mentioned that, the introduction of subsidy to facilitate the toilet
construction would help address open defecation in the District. The findings from the
survey also describes that, 79% of the respondent had knowledge on the advantages of
sanitary toilet facility however 99% of the respondent indicated that, there are no local
regulations to discourage open defecation in the communities. Moreover, the finding of
the survey established that, the District Assembly is trying possible to end open defection
however weal legislation implementation and inadequate funds to support vulnerable
families to own a toilet facility has worsen the situation of communities to be declared
open defecation free. World Vision Ghana is supporting the District assembly to facilitate
the attainment of open defecation free in Communities.
