Flowing toward well-being: exploring the nexus of clean water access and sexual reproductive health among women and girls in rural Uganda

This qualitative study explored how access to clean water affects the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of women and girls in Jimo Parish, Uganda, revealing that entrenched gender norms, socio‑economic limitations, and women’s responsibility for water collection significantly shape their SRH challenges. Clean water access was found essential for maintaining menstrual, prenatal, and postnatal health, while limited access heightened vulnerabilities and restricted wellbeing. The study also showed that involving women in water‑related decision‑making improved both the accessibility and cleanliness of water sources. Overall, ensuring clean water availability, access to menstrual health materials and information, and women’s participation in governance are key to improving SRH outcomes.

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