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Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through surveys, key informant interviews (KIIs), and focus group discussions (FGDs). Descriptive analysis and binary multivariable logistic regression were used to analyse the association between independent variables and outcome variables, with p-values &lt; 0.05 indicating statistical significance. The qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis by transcribing responses and organising them in themes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study findings revealed that only 10.3% (95% CI: (7.3% - 13.3%)) of the mothers or caregivers had good practices of soiled diaper disposal. Over half (239, 59.9%) dispose of it by dumping it into an open field, followed by burning or burying (88, 22.1%). About 86.5% of mothers or caregivers store used diapers before disposal, and three-fourths of them store them for a 4-to-7-days, using sacks (55.1%), and polythene bags (21.7%). Over 84.2% of mothers and caregivers do not separate used diapers from the household waste. Logistic regression analysis shows the age of the caregiver, the age of the child, the employment status of caregivers, and family size were significantly associated with the practice of proper soiled diaper disposal.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study revealed that while most mothers have good knowledge on proper soiled diaper disposal, only one out of ten follow proper disposal practices, with age, family size, and employment status significantly influencing this. Diaper waste management programs are needed to address growing consumption in urban Africa. 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