An exploratory pilot study of the effect of modified hygiene kits on handwashing with soap among internally displaced persons in Ethiopia

An exploratory pilot study of the effect of modified hygiene kits on handwashing with soap among internally displaced persons in Ethiopia

Abstract Background Internally displaced persons fleeing their homes due to conflict and drought are particularly at risk of morbidity and mortality from diarrhoeal diseases. Regular handwashing with soap (HWWS) could substantially reduce the risk of these infections, but the behaviour is challengin...

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Main Authors: Astrid Hasund Thorseth, Thomas Heath, Andualem Sisay, Mare Hamo, Sian White
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Conflict and Health
Subjects:
Handwashing
Soap
Hygiene kit
Internally displaced persons
Ethiopia
Conflict
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-021-00368-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-021-00368-3

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