2023
DOI: 10.1177/11786302231156299
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Handwashing Practices and Associated Factors Among School Children in Kirkos and Akaki Kality Sub-Cities, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract: Background: Provision of handwashing facilities and proper practices are essential for preventing fecal-oral and acute respiratory infectious diseases. The aim of this study was to assess availability of handwashing facilities and predictors to students’ good hygiene practices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A mixed-methods study design was conducted in schools of Addis Ababa from January to March 2020 in 384 students, 98 school directors, 6 health clubs, and 6 school administrators. Data were collected usi… Show more

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“…This study shows, the lower the MUAC of the mother less than 23 cm, the higher the chance of LBW of the fetus. This finding is consistent with the findings of study done in Ethiopia and Malaysia ( 37–39 ). Even though either acute or chronic maternal malnutrition has direct effect on the birth weight of a baby, acute maternal malnutrition has more pronounced effect.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…This study shows, the lower the MUAC of the mother less than 23 cm, the higher the chance of LBW of the fetus. This finding is consistent with the findings of study done in Ethiopia and Malaysia ( 37–39 ). Even though either acute or chronic maternal malnutrition has direct effect on the birth weight of a baby, acute maternal malnutrition has more pronounced effect.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…While a majority of students understood proper handwashing techniques, actual handwashing with soap was lower than optimal, indicating substantial scope for improvement. Consistent with past research [20], critical times for handwashing after toilet use or before meals were well recognized, but practices lagged behind knowledge.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 66%
“…It may also be ascribed to confounding factors such as economic conditions, age and infrastructural constraints. Thus, persons who have some knowledge of WASH practices but lack access to improved water may be constrained in performance of the WASH practices [42,43].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%