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The study aims to assess the impact and sustainability of school-based handwashing intervention programmes among primary school students in Nigeria.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Impact Evaluation of School-Based Handwashing Intervention Programmes Among Primary School Students in Nigeria: A Longitudinal Study Design

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Longitudinal study evaluates handwashing interventions' effectiveness in primary students, indicating significant hygiene improvements.

The study aims to assess the impact and sustainability of school-based handwashing intervention programmes among primary school students in Nigeria.
Conducted a longitudinal cohort study with baseline and follow-up surveys
Intervention group received training and resources for handwashing
Control group continued usual practices
Data collected included self-reported hygiene behaviors and observational assessments
Analyzed treatment effect using logistic regression analysis with confidence intervals.
Significant increase in self-reported handwashing frequencies in the intervention group (p < 0.05)
Indicated effectiveness of the handwashing programme compared to control group
Provided insights into long-term sustainability of hygiene practices.

Chinedu Chiemeka (2003) studied this question.

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