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...
Main Authors: | Astrid Hasund Thorseth, Thomas Heath, Andualem Sisay, Mare Hamo, Sian White |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | Conflict and Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-021-00368-3 |
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