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• Authors Emmy De Buck, Hans Van Remoortel, Karin Hannes, Thashlin Govender, Selvan Naidoo, Bert Avau, Axel Vande veegaete, Alfred Musekiwa, Vittoria Lutje, Margaret Cargo, Hans-Joachim Mosler, Philippe Vandekerckhove, Taryn Young
• Published date 2017-05-19
• Coordinating group(s) International Development
• Type of document Title Protocol Review Plain language summary
• Volume 13
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• PLS Title Community-based approaches are most effective in promoting changes in hygiene practices, but sustainability is a challenge
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• PLS Description Diarrhoeal diseases are very common causes of death in low and middle-income countries. Improved sanitation and hygiene reduce diarrhoea, but adoption remains a challenge. This review assesses the evidence for two questions: (1) how effective are different approaches to promote handwashing and sanitation behaviour change; and (2) what factors influence the implementation of these approaches?
• Title Approaches to promote handwashing and sanitation behaviour change in low- and middle-income countries