Environmental Factors and WASH Practices in the Perinatal Period in Cambodia: Implications for Newborn Health

Environmental Factors and WASH Practices in the Perinatal Period in Cambodia: Implications for Newborn Health

Infection contributes to a significant proportion of neonatal death and disability worldwide, with the major burden occurring in the first week of life. Environmental conditions and gaps in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices may contribute to the risk of infection, particularly in settin...

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Main Authors: Alessandra N. Bazzano, Richard A. Oberhelman, Kaitlin Storck Potts, Anastasia Gordon, Chivorn Var
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
hygiene
WASH
newborn mortality
health facility strengthening
neonatal infection
structured observation
qualitative research
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/3/2392

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