%T  Tackling Open Defecation and Improved Sanitation in Developing Countries: A Toilet Talk from the State of Bihar, India
%9  Research Articles
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%J  Current Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
%R  10.12944/CRJSSH.2.1.06
%P  47-57
%V  4
%N  5
%U  journalofsocialsciences.org/article/80/
%8 - March 04,2019
%x - <b>Abstract:</b>Open defecation is a major blot on Indias overall reputation as an emerging economy as it still remains stubbornly widespread across rural India. The present paper outlines the economic and psychological aspects of toilets construction and their sustainable usage in two districts of the state of Biharviz. Gopalganj and Bhagalpur. Bihar performance is not up to the mark with respect to the sanitation figures among other states of India. It was found that households owning a government-constructed latrine still defecate in the open. Study evidence supports a preference for open defecation; many survey respondents reported that open defecation was more comfortable and desirable than latrine use. Old people prefer going outside as they are used to this routine and do not mind defecating in the open for the rest of their lives. The study was conducted with an objective to better understand and assess the issues and strategies of behavioral change, policies present in the system and suggesting suitable recommendations to address the issue of sustenance of open defecation free status in the state.
%0 - Journal Article
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%@ - 0125-895