Gendered importance-performance perspective on sanitation resilience programs

This study examines gendered perspectives on sanitation resilience, defined as the capacity of sanitation systems to adapt, function, and recover from environmental, social, and infrastructural challenges, in Kecamatan Cilincing, a coastal district in Jakarta, Indonesia. Using Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) and logistic regression models, the research evaluates how different gender groups perceive the importance and effectiveness of sanitation programs in ensuring safe, reliable, and accessible facilities despite challenges such as flooding, infrastructure limitations, and socio-economic disparities. The study focuses on four key sanitation indicators: ability to cope (capacity to manage daily sanitation demands), ability to learn (access to sanitation-related education and training), ability to plan (participation in sanitation-related decision-making), and level of interest (engagement in sanitation programs and initiatives). The findings reveal notable gender disparities, with women consistently rating sanitation performance lower than men, despite recognizing its importance. Logistic regression results further indicate that women, individuals in permanent housing, older adults, formal workers, and higher-income residents are more likely to engage in sanitation resilience programs.This study highlights the need for gender-responsive urban sanitation policies that address specific challenges faced by women and marginalized groups, including safety, accessibility, and decision-making inclusion. By offering insights into gendered sanitation experiences, the research provides practical recommendations for policymakers, urban planners, and community organizations to design more inclusive and adaptive sanitation interventions in rapidly urbanizing areas.