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February 11, 2026Open Access

Evaluating the Impact of Group Handwashing Stations on Pupil Hygiene Behaviour in Monrovia's Primary Schools: A Systematic Review, 2003

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FMFadumo Ali MohamudHAHassan Abdi

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Overview

A systematic review measures handwashing behavior changes in primary schools, suggesting local strategies are needed.

Key Points

  • To assess the change in handwashing behavior following the installation of group handwashing stations in primary schools.
  • Conducted a systematic review of existing literature.
  • Performed thematic synthesis to analyze key findings.
  • Focused on handwashing behavior changes in primary school settings.
  • Examined local innovations and structural challenges.
  • Identified persistent structural constraints affecting hygiene behavior.
  • Highlighted emerging local innovations improving handwashing practices.
  • Found that evidence of effectiveness is uneven across different contexts.

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Mohamud et al. (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1c53267fb587c655eb72https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18531550
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