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• TITLE: Determinants of the Endemicity of Waterborne Infectious Diseases in Luputa in the Province of Lomami in the DRC

  AUTHORS: Kabeya Theddy Kazadi, Tshisungu Benoit Beya, Tshibangu Félicien Ilunga, Kangueji Dieudonné Tshikez, Tshimbangila Jean Claud Mbuyi, Tuengu Jeremie Kazadi, Kabila Joseph Luboya

  KEYWORDS: Determinants, Endemicity, Waterborne Infectious Disease, Luputa

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.10 No.10, October 30, 2023

  ABSTRACT: Waterborne diseases of infectious origin are very common in developing countries due to lack of appropriate infrastructure. The City of Luputa, although having a drinking water supply system, still records a high rate of incidence of these diseases. This study aimed to identify the factors explaining this situation for suitable solutions. A transversal analytical study was carried out in 1 month in 16 Health Areas of Luputa in the Province of Lomami. The data collected using Kobocollect from the sampled people were analyzed with Epi info version 7.2.2.6 (CDC). The Chi square of independence and the Ficher exact test were used to establish the association between the variables, supplemented by logistic regression to identify the risk factors. In total, 476 respondents participated in the study. 266 of them (55.6%) had suffered from an infectious waterborne disease. 75% of respondents simultaneously used water from standpipes and other sources for drinking. After logistic regression, the factors associated with these diseases were: profession; non-observance of preventive methods against water-borne diseases, observance of hygienic measures; the use of other sources of drinking water and the storage of drinking water in the barrel with lid (p-value