EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTIONS ON HYGIENE AND INFECTION CONTROL AMONG CHILDREN
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https://doi.org/10.53555/a9s44y30Keywords:
School-based hygiene, Infection control, Handwashing, Absenteeism, Hygiene education, Public health interventionAbstract
Background: School-based hygiene and infection control interventions play a pivotal role in promoting health and preventing the spread of infectious diseases among children. This study aimed to assess the impact of a comprehensive hygiene intervention program, which included hygiene education, handwashing stations, and enhanced cleaning protocols, on infection rates, hygiene practices, and absenteeism in primary and secondary schools.
Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used, with a pre-test, post-test control group, and comparison group. Data were collected through surveys (pre- and post-intervention), health record reviews, and qualitative interviews with teachers, school staff, and parents. Statistical analyses included paired t-tests, chi-square tests, and one-way ANOVA to compare changes between the groups.
Results: The intervention group showed a 29% reduction in infection rates, a 25% improvement in handwashing practices, and a 15% decrease in absenteeism compared to the control and comparison groups. The intervention’s effectiveness was statistically significant (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The comprehensive hygiene intervention significantly improved hygiene behaviors, reduced infections, and decreased absenteeism. These findings support the implementation of school-based hygiene programs as effective measures to improve children's health and reduce the spread of infectious diseases
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