Improving Hand Hygiene Practices in Developing Countries: A Guide to Reducing Infectious Diseases

Written by esteemed author Balwani Chingatichifwe Mbakaya, this invaluable book provides comprehensive guidance to schools in developing countries on promoting and maintaining hand hygiene practices. The ultimate goal is to reduce the prevalence of infectious diseases such as diarrhoea and respiratory infections, which are leading causes of illness and absenteeism.

In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, where infection can also be spread through hand contact, this book is particularly timely. It delves into the challenges that hinder hand hygiene practices and explores opportunities to promote positive behaviours, drawing on both evidence-based research and successful interventions in specific countries.

A Best-Practice Manual for Public Health and Community Health Professionals

This book is an essential resource for public health and community health professionals working in developing regions, as well as those working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs). By offering practical guidance and solutions, it helps address the critical issue of hand hygiene in resource-constrained settings.

Key takeaways from this book include:

• Understanding the importance of hand hygiene in preventing infectious diseases
• Identifying challenges to hand hygiene practices in developing countries
• Developing effective strategies to promote positive hand hygiene behaviours
• Implementing evidence-based interventions to reduce the spread of infectious diseases

Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication Date: December 27, 2022
Language: English
ISBN: 9781032342290, 9781000849431