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This is a Qualitative Study study.

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The study assesses the effectiveness and sustainability of a school-based WASH intervention in urban slums of Nigeria.

February 19, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Evaluating the outcomes of a school-based intervention on water, sanitation, and hygiene practices in urban slums of Nigeria: a qualitative evaluation based on implementation research outcome frameworks

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The study assesses the effectiveness and sustainability of a school-based WASH intervention in urban slums of Nigeria.
Qualitative evaluation conducted over 4 months post-implementation
Focus group discussions with 32 students
In-depth interviews with 12 teachers and school administrators
Data analysis guided by adapted implementation research outcome frameworks
Intervention improved knowledge and behavior related to safe WASH practices
Schools successfully adopted the intervention with high participation rates
Cleaner school environments and perceived better health outcomes observed
Sustainability plans include training of students and teachers for WASH clubs

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Qualitative evaluation reveals improved health outcomes and adoption of safe WASH practices in urban slum schools, indicating sustainability challenges.

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Ezenwaka et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996712d80e1323b05ec03ed https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26644-6

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Qualitative evaluation reveals improved health outcomes and adoption of safe WASH practices in urban slum schools, indicating sustainability challenges.

Evaluating the outcomes of a school-based intervention on water, sanitation, and hygiene practices in urban slums of Nigeria: a qualitative evaluation based on implementation research outcome frameworks

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Evaluating the outcomes of a school-based intervention on water, sanitation, and hygiene practices in urban slums of Nigeria: a qualitative evaluation based on implementation research outcome frameworks

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