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Scarcity of Quality Water Supply as A Facility Management Challenge in Primary Health Care Centres in Nigeria: A Case Study of Anambra State
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Facilities Management
Abstract
This study evaluated scarcity of quality water supply as a facility management challenge in Primary Healthcare Centres in Nigeria: A Case Study of Anambra State. The study aimed to assess the extent of quality water scarcity in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Anambra State, identify its causes, evaluate its effects on facility management, and propose improvement strategies. Using a descriptive research design, the study targeted 164 staff members from selected PHCs, with a sample size of 116 determined by the Taro Yamane formula. A multi-stage sampling technique combining stratified and convenience sampling was employed, and data were collected through structured questionnaires. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics, focusing on mean scores and frequencies. Results showed significant scarcity of quality water, mainly due to inadequate government funding, poor infrastructure, erratic electricity, poor maintenance, limited local government support, and corruption, with all related items scoring means above the 2.50 cutoff. Water scarcity severely affected facility management, including infection control (mean = 3.93), service delivery efficiency (mean = 3.84), patient attendance (mean = 3.77), staff morale (mean = 3.65), operational costs (mean = 3.65), and infrastructure integrity (mean = 3.60). Recommended strategies include that the government should increase budgetary allocations for water infrastructure, healthcare facilities should adopt solar-powered boreholes, facility managers should implement regular maintenance schedules, and public-private partnerships with community involvement should be promoted to ensure sustainable water supply. The study concludes that a multi-faceted and coordinated approach involving funding, technology, governance, and local engagement is critical to resolving water scarcity challenges and enhancing healthcare delivery in PHCs across Anambra State.
Keywords
Evaluation, Scarcity, Quality Water Supply, Facility Management, Challenge, Primary Healthcare Centers
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How to cite this paper
@article{1709422,
author = {Adah Okechukwu Uchenna, Adarugo Elohor},
title = {Scarcity of Quality Water Supply as A Facility Management Challenge in Primary Health Care Centres in Nigeria: A Case Study of Anambra State},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
pages = {1594-1608},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709422.pdf},
abstract = {This study evaluated scarcity of quality water supply as a facility management challenge in Primary Healthcare Centres in Nigeria: A Case Study of Anambra State. The study aimed to assess the extent of quality water scarcity in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Anambra State, identify its causes, evaluate its effects on facility management, and propose improvement strategies. Using a descriptive research design, the study targeted 164 staff members from selected PHCs, with a sample size of 116 determined by the Taro Yamane formula. A multi-stage sampling technique combining stratified and convenience sampling was employed, and data were collected through structured questionnaires. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics, focusing on mean scores and frequencies. Results showed significant scarcity of quality water, mainly due to inadequate government funding, poor infrastructure, erratic electricity, poor maintenance, limited local government support, and corruption, with all related items scoring means above the 2.50 cutoff. Water scarcity severely affected facility management, including infection control (mean = 3.93), service delivery efficiency (mean = 3.84), patient attendance (mean = 3.77), staff morale (mean = 3.65), operational costs (mean = 3.65), and infrastructure integrity (mean = 3.60). Recommended strategies include that the government should increase budgetary allocations for water infrastructure, healthcare facilities should adopt solar-powered boreholes, facility managers should implement regular maintenance schedules, and public-private partnerships with community involvement should be promoted to ensure sustainable water supply. The study concludes that a multi-faceted and coordinated approach involving funding, technology, governance, and local engagement is critical to resolving water scarcity challenges and enhancing healthcare delivery in PHCs across Anambra State.},
keywords = {Evaluation, Scarcity, Quality Water Supply, Facility Management, Challenge, Primary Healthcare Centers},
month = {June},
}