Assessment of Availability of Female-friendly Public Toilets in Markets and Motor Parks in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria
- December 28, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS Team
- Categories: Education, IJRSI, Special Education
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VII, Issue XII, December 2020 | ISSN 2321–2705
Da’am, E. H. Ph.D1, Sani John Wungakah Msc2
1Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Jos, Nigeria
2Department of General Studies Plateau State College of Health Technology, Pankshin, 2020
Abstract:- The purpose of the study was to assess the availability of female-friendly public toilets in markets and motor parks in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria. Three objectives were formulated with three corresponding research questions. A Cross-sectional research design was used for the study. The study was conducted in Jos Metropolis. The population of the study consisted of all female buyers, sellers and travelers. Purposive sampling procedure was used to draw up the sample size population of 150 females for the study. The instrument used for data collection was structured questionnaire. The data were collected through four research assistants. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistic of frequency counts and percentages and were presented in Tables. The findings of the study revealed that pit latrines, VIP Latrines, pour flush were the types of public toilets available in markets and motor parks, all the identified items were confirmed as the qualities of female-friendly public toilets; the identified items were confirmed as barriers to accessibility of Females to Public Toilets in Markets and Motor Parks in Jos Metropolis. The study recommended among others that attention be given to the key components essential for toilets that girls and women can safely and comfortably use.
Keywords: assessment, availability, female-friendly public toilets, markets, motor parks
1. Introduction
Assessment is the process of gathering and discussing information from multiple and diverse sources in order to develop a deep understanding of what students know, understand, and can do with their knowledge as a result of their educational experiences; the process culminates when assessment results are used to improve subsequent learning (Huba & Freed 2000). Erwin (1991) explained assessment as the systematic basis for making inferences about the learning and development of students. He further stated that it is the process of defining, selecting, designing, collecting, analyzing, interpreting and using information to increase students’ learning and development. Assessment is the systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving student learning and development ( Palomba & Banta, 1999). In this study it is the gathering of information about the availability of female-friendly public toilets in markets and motor parks, in Jos Metropolis
