Experiencias en torno a la falta de acceso al agua en hogares del Estado de Guanajuato, México

Background: We analyze the experience in households in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico that suffer from limitations regarding access to water in quality and quantity.. Methods: A survey of 17 items was applied to 352 households (female heads of household) to measure experiences regarding access to water, in addition to food security, schooling and sociodemographic aspects. Results: Where 33,4% of households reported concern about not having access to water and 74,8% did not have access. 70,8% had to buy water to drink and 5,7% got sick and related it to water consumption. 65,6% of households showed food insecurity. The correlation was significant for the level of education of female heads of household, households with children under 1 and 12 years old with the use of tap water, preparing powdered milk for children, and for food at home and water. Conclusions: These experiences of households around access to water contribute to the discussion and development of scales that insecurity to water, considering food security.