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February 11, 2026Open Access

A Data Descriptor on the Impact of a School-Based Handwashing Programme on Absenteeism from Diarrhoeal and Respiratory Illnesses in Monrovia Primary Schools

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FSFatou SarrMNMoussa NdiayeADAminata Diop

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Overview

Data descriptor demonstrates reduced absenteeism from diarrheal and respiratory illnesses in primary schools, suggesting effective public health planning.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the impact of a school-based handwashing programme on absenteeism due to diarrhoea and respiratory illnesses.
  • Longitudinal quasi-experimental design
  • Sample included intervention and control primary schools
  • Daily absenteeism records collected and categorized by trained staff
  • Intervention schools provided with handwashing stations, soap, and education
  • Absenteeism due to diarrhoea was approximately 30% lower in intervention schools
  • A less pronounced decrease in absenteeism due to respiratory illnesses was also noted
  • The dataset supports an association between handwashing programmes and reduced absenteeism

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Sarr et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1c65267fb587c655ec8ehttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18531635
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