From toilets to open defecation: the hidden struggle of sanitation access
The study looked at how people in low-income countries transition from open defecation to improved sanitation. They followed 308 households in Haiti over time and found that many who couldn't afford improved sanitation ended up reverting to open defecation. The researchers suggest that simply labeling this as a "behavior change" overlooks the challenges people face in accessing and maintaining toilets. The study highlights the importance of considering household circumstances in efforts to improve sanitation access.