Disparities in Municipal Services and Incidences of Diarrheal Diseases in Jimeta, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of access to municipal services on the prevalence of diarrheal diseases in urban areas. The research  focuses on Karewa GRA Extension and Rumde residential districts in Jimeta Yola. The study employed field investigations, interviews with community heads and officials, and a household questionnaire survey. A total of 495 questionnaires were administered, with 193 for  Karewa GRA Extension and 302 for Rumde. The findings show that Karewa has a 1.9% prevalence rate of diarrheal diseases, while Rumde has a significantly higher rate of 13.1%. Binary logistic regression analysis identifies predictors of the high prevalence in Rumde. The  study recommends various urban management and community engagement strategies to improve the provision of municipal services.  These include enhanced collaboration between municipal agencies, the establishment of community development departments, and  improved access to land and housing for the urban poor. This research contributes to understanding the relationship between access to  municipal services and diarrheal diseases prevalence in urban areas. By identifying key factors and proposing recommendations, it aims  to guide interventions that can effectively reduce the prevalence of diarrheal diseases in urban communities.