Programmatic implications for promotion of handwashing behavior in an internally displaced persons camp in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Programmatic implications for promotion of handwashing behavior in an internally displaced persons camp in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract Background Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections (ARI) account for 30% of deaths among children displaced due to humanitarian emergencies. A wealth of evidence demonstrates that handwashing with soap prevents both diarrhea and ARI. While socially- and emotionally-driven factors are prov...

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Main Authors: Lauren S. Blum, Anicet Yemweni, Victoria Trinies, Mimi Kambere, Foyeke Tolani, Jelena V. Allen, Thomas Handzel, Susan Cookson, Pavani K. Ram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Conflict and Health
Subjects:
Handwashing behavior
Humanitarian emergencies
WASH
Hygiene promotion
Qualitative research
Democratic Republic of Congo
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13031-019-0225-x

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