openwashdata/dowaodfsurvey

This dataset was collected as part of the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Verification Exercise conducted in 2019 across selected Traditional Authorities (TAs) in Dowa and Ntchisi districts in Malawi. # ODF Sanitation and Hygiene Household Survey – Ntchisi & Dowa District 2019 This dataset was collected as part of the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Verification Exercise conducted in 2019 across selected Traditional Authorities (TAs) in Dowa and Ntchisi districts in Malawi. The data was gathered using the mWater platform under the coordination of BASEflow, a Malawian NGO focused on strengthening sustainable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The dataset includes household-level observations on sanitation facility types, hygiene practices, and menstrual hygiene management (MHM). It captures the availability, usage, and quality of latrines, handwashing facilities, and bathing areas—along with behavioral indicators like privacy, safety, and waste disposal practices. The goal was to assess whether communities met the conditions for ODF certification. **Potential Use Cases** This dataset may be useful for: 1. WASH Practitioners and NGOs To monitor sanitation coverage, identify behavior change needs, and design targeted interventions in rural settings. 2. Government Agencies and District Councils As evidence for validating ODF status, planning sanitation improvements, and aligning with national sanitation strategies. 3. Researchers and Public Health Experts To study sanitation behavior, infrastructure gaps, and their impact on community health and hygiene. 4. Development Partners and Donors To track progress towards SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), evaluate past investments, and guide future funding priorities. 5. Advocacy and Communication Specialists To develop localized messaging and campaigns promoting sustained use of improved sanitation and hygiene practices. ## Installation You can install the development version of dowaodfsurvey from GitHub with: ``` r # install.packages("devtools") devtools::install_github("openwashdata/dowaodfsurvey") ``` ``` r ## Run the following code in console if you don't have the packages ## install …