Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene insecurity and infectious disease outbreaks among internally displaced populations in Gaza: Implications of conflict-driven displacement on public health
Kate Zinszer,
Samer Abuzerr
Abstract:This study aims to assess the impact of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) insecurity on the health of displaced populations and identify key factors associated with the spread of infectious diseases. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including both quantitative and qualitative components. The quantitative component involved a cross-sectional survey of 1,500 displaced persons across five Gaza Strip governorates from 3 April to 6 August 2024. The sample size was calculated to ensure statistical signific… Show more
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