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A Structured Review of Emotional Barriers to WASH Provision for Schoolgirls Post-Disaster

Garfias Royo, Margarita; Parrott, Elinor; Pacheco, Emily-Marie; Ahmed, Imaduddin; Meilianda, Ella; Kumala, Intan; Oktari, Rina Suryani; ... Parikh, Priti; + view all (2022) A Structured Review of Emotional Barriers to WASH Provision for Schoolgirls Post-Disaster. Sustainability , 14 (4) , Article 2471. 10.3390/su14042471. Green open access

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Abstract

Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). This paper explores themes of WASH, gender violence, the lack of dignity and sense of shame arising from inadequate WASH facilities for girls in disaster settings. We conducted a structured literature review of 126 sources to investigate the emotional constraints facing pubescent girls concerning WASH in schools in Indonesia, a region prone to frequent disasters. Findings are synthesised into four major themes: psychological experiences of WASH, challenges faced by girls in schools, barriers to inclusive WASH provision and how to create a holistic approach to WASH. Key conclusions include the need for interdisciplinary research, cross sectoral collaboration, more evidence and research in Indonesia, especially regarding menstrual hygiene management, improved toilet design to reduce the physical barriers linked to emotional barriers and inclusive design for those with disabilities.

Type: Article
Title: A Structured Review of Emotional Barriers to WASH Provision for Schoolgirls Post-Disaster
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.3390/su14042471
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042471
Language: English
Additional information: © 2022 MDPI. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Keywords: WASH; schoolgirls; disaster settings; psychological factors; Indonesia; wellbeing
UCL classification: UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment
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URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10144126
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