Prevalence, barriers, and motivators of appropriate handwashing practice among mothers of under-five children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Appropriate handwashing practice is considered one of the most incredibly important hygiene promotion activities in public health for preventing infectious diseases. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence, barriers, and moti...

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Published in:	BMC Public Health
Main Authors:	Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Getachew Asmare Adella, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Kirubel Dagnaw Tegegne, Yenealem Solomon Kebede, Natnael Moges, Berihun Bantie, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Wubet Alebachew Bayih, Ashenafie Bereded Shiferaw
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-10-01
Subjects:	Handwashing practice Barriers Motivators Children Ethiopia
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24574-3