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Explore Handwashing
The provided resource offers comprehensive guidance on the importance of handwashing, proper handwashing techniques, and the role of behavioral change and education in promoting hand hygiene.
Situational Analysis of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Health-care Facilities of a District in Central India
Journal Article
The study assessed the WASH system in public healthcare facilities in the Rapiur district of India, which revealed significant deficiencies in sanitation, hygiene, and waste management services.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice about menstruation and menstrual hygiene among secondary high school girls in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria
Journal Article
The study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice about menstruation and menstrual hygiene among secondary high school girls in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria. A total of 447 respondents participated in the study, with the majority being in the age group of 14-16 years.
Hand hygiene practices during meal preparation – a ranking among ten European countries
Journal Article
The study mapped hand hygiene practices across 10 European countries and found significant variation with Denmark demonstrating the highest adherence and Spain the lowest.
Sustaining an elementary school-based hygiene intervention in Bangladesh by forming ‘hygiene committees’: a pilot study
Journal Article
The research paper explores the sustainability of an elementary school-based hygiene intervention in Bangladesh through the formation of hygiene committees.
Rural Sanitation in a Changing Climate: Reflections and Case Studies
The learning brief emphasizes the significance of integrating local knowledge, fostering intersectoral collaboration, and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in addressing climate impacts on rural sanitation and hygiene.
Addressing personal hygiene as a workplace safety issue
The blog underscores the crucial role of upholding personal hygiene practices for preserving health and well-being. It stresses the importance of routines like handwashing, bathing, and oral care in preventing infections.
Rags For Menstruation: The Harsh Reality Of Period Poverty In North East Nigeria
The article sheds light on the harsh reality of period poverty in North East Nigeria, emphasizing the pressing need for improved access to menstrual hygiene products, facilities, and education to support women and girls effectively.
An observational study of hand hygiene compliance of surgical healthcare workers in a Nigerian teaching hospital
Journal Article
This study found that hand hygiene resources and compliance in a private Nigerian teaching hospital were inadequate, showing similar to other Sub-Saharan African countries.