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Menstrual hygiene management practice and its associated factors among in-school adolescent girls in Western Ethiopia
BackgroundAdolescent girls should practice good menstrual hygiene to enhance their health and educational attainment. However, socio-cultural...
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Exploring determinants of hand hygiene among hospital nurses: a qualitative study
BackgroundThe present research is a qualitative one aiming to determine factors affecting hand-hygiene behavior of the nursing staff in Shariati...
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Polish pregnant women’s knowledge on early childhood caries prevention and oral hygiene in children
BackgroundEarly childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most common chronic diseases among children. In Poland 86.9% of six-year-olds have ECC. One of...
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Assessment of menstrual hygiene management knowledge, practice, and associated factors among girls in Boset District, Ethiopia: a school-based cross-sectional study
BackgroundAdolescent girls, particularly in lower socioeconomic settings, lack adequate knowledge of menstrual hygiene management and have subpar...
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Knowledge, socio-cognitive perceptions and the practice of hand hygiene and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study of UK university students
BackgroundDuring the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and hand hygiene have been the primary means of reducing transmission in...
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A cross-sectional survey assessing the influence of theoretically informed behavioural factors on hand hygiene across seven countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
BackgroundHuman hygiene behaviours influence the transmission of infectious diseases. Changing maladaptive hygiene habits has the potential to...
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Effects of the level of household access to water, sanitation and hygiene on the nutritional status of children under five, Benin
BackgroundWhether or not the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) conditions in which children under five live determine their nutritional status is...
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Oral health-related quality of life and oral hygiene status among special need school students in amhara region, Ethiopia
BackgroundOral conditions remain a substantial population health challenge worldwide. Poor oral health affects the quality of life as a result of...
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Changes in residents’ hygiene awareness and behaviors in public toilets before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hangzhou, China: a two-round cross-sectional study
BackgroundHygiene behaviors in public toilets are important to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases, especially during the pandemic. All...
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From farm to table: exploring food handling and hygiene practices of meat and milk value chain actors in Ethiopia
Livestock value chains constitute a source of livelihood for meat and milk value chain actors in Ethiopia, from dairy farmers to other associated...
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Effects of a 4-year intervention on hand hygiene compliance and incidence of healthcare associated infections: a longitudinal study
PurposeStudies have demonstrated improvements in hand hygiene (HH) compliance through interventions, noting the negative association of HH and...
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Correction to: Ignac Semmelweis—Father of Hand Hygiene
The article “Ignac Semmelweis—Father of Hand Hygiene”, written by Uvi Tyagi and Kailash Chander Barwal, was originally published electronically on...
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“If I use pad, I feel comfortable and safe”: a mixed-method analysis of knowledge, attitude, and practice of menstrual hygiene management among in-school adolescent girls in a Nigerian city
BackgroundAdolescence is a pivotal stage in human development that presents unique challenges, especially for girls navigating the complexities of...
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Food hygiene practices and determinants among food handlers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundFood-borne diseases are a major public health concern worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as Ethiopia....
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School water, sanitation, and hygiene inequalities: a bane of sustainable development goal six in Nigeria
ObjectivesThe importance of school water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal targets 6.1 and 6.2 in...
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Relationship of stunting with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices among children under the age of five: a cross-sectional study in Southern Punjab, Pakistan
BackgroundReasons for undernutrition are food insufficiency, impaired child care, limited access to healthcare, and maternal lack of health literacy....
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Menstrual hygiene management and associated factors among adolescent school girls in gursum district, Eastern Ethiopia: Institution-based a cross-sectional study
BackgroundIn 2017 WHO reported that due to a lack of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) facilities, high costs, and ignorance, 2.3 billion girls and...
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Determinants of food preparation and hygiene practices among caregivers of children under two in Western Kenya: a formative research study
IntroductionDiarrhea is a leading cause of child morbidity and mortality worldwide and is linked to early childhood stunting. Food contamination from...
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The effect of behavioural interventions targeting hand hygiene practices among nurses in high-income hospital settings: a systematic review
BackgroundHand hygiene is a critical behaviour for infection control but efforts to raise compliance among clinical professionals have been met with...
