Social Influence on Handwashing with Soap: Results from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in Bangladesh.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
; 99(4): 934-936, 2018 10.
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ABSTRACT
We analyzed data from a cluster-randomized controlled trial conducted among 20 schools in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, to explore the role of social influence on handwashing with soap (HWWS) in a primary school setting. Using data collected through covert video cameras outside of school latrines, we used robust Poisson regression analysis to assess the impact of social influence-defined as the presence of another person near the handwashing location-on HWWS after a toileting event. In adjusted analyses, we found a 30% increase in HWWS when someone was present, as compared with when a child was alone (Prevalence ratio 1.30; 95% confidence interval 1.14-1.47, P < 0.001). The highest prevalence of HWWS was found when both child(ren) and adult(s) were present or when just children were present (64%). Our study supports the conclusion that the presence of another individual after a toileting event can positively impact HWWS in a primary school setting.
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Assunto principal:
Estudantes
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Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde
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Desinfecção das Mãos
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Educação em Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article