Objective To estimate the global prevalence of handwashing with soap and derive a pooled
estimate of the effect of hygiene on diarrhoeal diseases, based on a systematic search of the …

Stunting is a complex and enduring challenge with far‐reaching consequences for those
affected and society as a whole. To accelerate progress in eliminating stunting, broader …

Risk perception is important in determining health-protective behavior. During the rise of the
COVID-19 epidemic, we tested a comprehensive structural equation model of risk …

Background Promotion and provision of low-cost technologies that enable improved water,
sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices are seen as viable solutions for reducing high …

Background Diarrhoea accounts for 1.8 million deaths in children in low‐and middle‐income
countries (LMICs). One of the identified strategies to prevent diarrhoea is hand washing …

We conducted direct observation of 23 caregiver–infant pairs for 130 hours and recorded
wash-related behaviors to identify pathways of fecal–oral transmission of bacteria among …

Behaviour change has become a hot topic. We describe a new approach, Behaviour
Centred Design (BCD), which encompasses a theory of change, a suite of behavioural …

Background Information on the part that poor food-hygiene practices play a role in the
development of diarrhea in low socioeconomic urban communities is lacking. This study was …

Intensive usage of antimicrobials in the management of animal diseases leads to selection
for resistance among microorganisms. This study aimed to assess antimicrobial use and to …

To enable more effective monitoring of sustainable development for meeting targets of the
post-2015 agenda, assessment is required at the sub-national level to better understand the …