The Investigation of the Suitability and Usage Status of the Disabled Toilets Located on Hacettepe University Main Campus
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate suitability, hygiene and use of the disabled toilets located on
Hacettepe University. Forty-two individual from Hacettepe University Disabled Students Unit were
enrolled in the study. The disabled toilets standards were evaluated by a 21 item-checklist, which was
organized by the researchers based on “Universal Standards Guide for Persons with Disabilities”, published
by World Disability Union in 2011. In addition, a questionnaire composed of 5 items was used for
observation of the toilets in terms of hygiene. In order to analyse the usage status of the disabled toilets, a
semi-structured interview form was applied to the participants. At the end of this study, it was concluded
that there is a lack of disabled toilets and the disabled toilets were not totally adequate for sanitation
conditions and World Disability Union standards. It was determined that 11.9% of the students who were
included in the study used the disabled toilets. The reason that most students didn‟t prefer the disabled
toilets was the absence of adequate number of the university- disabled toilets. In light of the findings, it is
emphasized that the numbers of the toilets, which are in accordance with standards and hygiene conditions,
should be increased in the universities. It can be recommended that more attention needs to be given to the
mobility and access requirements of students with disabilities taking into account individual and
environmental factors that affect the use of the toilets
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
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Publication Date
March 20, 2016
Submission Date
February 25, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2015 Volume: 2 Number: 3
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