Community-led approaches for post-pandemic sanitation resilience in informal urban settlements: A case study of Cilincing, Jakarta, Indonesia

This study examines the dynamics of community-led sanitation initiatives and their influence on post-pandemic resilience within informal urban settlements, specifically focusing on Cilincing, Jakarta. Utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM), the research tested six hypotheses to elucidate significant relationships: H1 confirmed that positive attitudes have a substantial impact on social norms; H2 underscored the role of institutional agency in shaping social norms; H3 demonstrated that attitudes are a driving force behind participation in community-led sanitation initiatives; H4 established the critical role of social norms in enhancing collective sanitation efforts; H5 indicated that agency support significantly bolsters community-led programs; and H6 illustrated that participation in these initiatives results in sustainable post-pandemic hygiene practices, including regular handwashing, wastewater management, and septic system maintenance. The findings emphasize how active engagement during the pandemic facilitated behavioral changes that mitigate public health risks and improve quality of life in informal settlements. Furthermore, collaborative governance involving state institutions, civic groups, and grassroots organizations emerged as a fundamental driver of resilience.