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Pneumonia and diarrhea are the two leading causes of death among children <5 years old, and handwashing with soap can prevent these infections. This dissertation will provide insight into measurement of handwashing, design of a handwashing intervention, and the impact of a handw…

Many factors influence hygiene but those that have the greatest impact vary widely across population groups. Our aim was to characterize hand hygiene practices of Saudi students studying in the U.S. by completing two objectives: (1) assess hand hygiene knowledge, perceptions, an…

The continued maintenance of sanitation services post-implementation is a persistent challenge in less-developed countries that can often negate the anticipated health and economic impacts of sanitation investments. The school setting, in particular, may present an even greater …