African Journal of Public Health and Health Systems

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2003)

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

Fadumo Ali Mohamud, Department of Epidemiology, Benadir University Hassan Abdi, Department of Public Health, Benadir University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18531550
Published: January 22, 2003

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Measuring the change in handwashing behavior after installing group handwashing stations in primary schools across Monrovia in Somalia. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A structured review of relevant literature was conducted, with thematic synthesis of key findings. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Measuring the change in handwashing behavior after installing group handwashing stations in primary schools across Monrovia, Somalia, Africa, Medicine, review article This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Fadumo Ali Mohamud, Hassan Abdi (2003). Evaluating the Impact of Group Handwashing Stations on Pupil Hygiene Behaviour in Monrovia's Primary Schools: A Systematic Review, 2003. African Journal of Public Health and Health Systems, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2003), 8-26. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18531550

Keywords

Hand hygieneBehaviour changeSchool-based interventionsSub-Saharan AfricaSystematic reviewPublic healthCommunicable disease control

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