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Validity of Rapid Measures of Handwashing Behavior: An analysis of Data from Multiple Impact Evaluations in the Global Scaling Up Handwashing Project >

Published: March 14, 2015

This multi-country analysis of the validity of rapid handwashing measures confirms the utility of observing handwashing materials at the places where people wash hands, at the times most necessary for washing them (after fecal contact and before food preparation).

TAGS: Research Monitoring & Evaluation Academics Implementers English 2014

Assessing the Health Impact of WASH Measures in Schools in Maradi (Niger) >

Published: March 14, 2015

This study examined the impact of clean water supply, latrines, handwashing stations, and health promotion education on Nigerien school children’s health.

TAGS: Research Maternal Newborn & Child Health General Public Implementers English 2014

Handwashing: It’s Such an Easy Thing to Do >

Published: March 14, 2015

This resource, a keynote delivered at the 2014 UNC Water and Health Conference, highlights the pains and gains of hand hygiene as a public health intervention.

TAGS: Advocacy Materials Presentation Handwashing Promotion Implementers Academics English 2014

Compendium of WASH in Schools Facilities in Emergencies >

Published: March 13, 2015

The compendium has gathered information on equipment and designs for temporary learning spaces/schools in emergency interventions that deliver WASH-related health benefits while minimizing disruption to education opportunities.

TAGS: Trainings & Toolkits Hygiene in Emergencies Hygiene in Schools Educators Implementers English 2012

Handwashing Curriculum for Students of All Ages >

Published: March 13, 2015

This resource provides links to a series of handwashing curricula developed by the Minnesota Department of Health.

TAGS: Trainings & Toolkits Hygiene in Schools Handwashing Promotion Global Handwashing Day Planners General Public Implementers English 2015

Effect of Handwashing on Child Health: A Randomized Controlled Trial >

Published: March 13, 2015

This randomized controlled trial assessed the effect of hand hygiene promotion on diarrhea and acute lower respiratory tract infection.

TAGS: Research Maternal Newborn & Child Health Advocacy & Policy Integration Academics Policy Makers Implementers English 2005

How to Build Your Own Tippy-Tap >

Published: March 13, 2015

This brochure from SPRING/Bangladesh shows the steps used to construct a tippy-tap handwashing station.

TAGS: Trainings & Toolkits Handwashing Technologies Handwashing Promotion Advocates Educators Implementers Bangla English 2011

Enabling Technologies for Handwashing with Soap: A Case Study on the Tippy-Tap in Uganda >

Published: March 13, 2015

The purpose of this study was to document the process through which tippy-taps were promoted to qualitatively explore the results and to draw out lessons for future interventions.

TAGS: Case Study Research Handwashing Promotion Handwashing Technologies Implementers English 2011

Getting the Basic Right – The Role of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Maternal and Reproductive Health: A Conceptual Framework >

Published: March 13, 2015

This study sought to explore linkages between WASH and maternal and perinatal health via a conceptual approach and a scoping review.

TAGS: Research Integration Academics Policy Makers Implementers English 2015

2014 Handwashing Research Summary >

Published: March 13, 2015

This research summary highlights the key findings from 26 handwashing-related studies published in 2014.

TAGS: Research Behavior Change Academics Policy Makers Implementers English 2014

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