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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Impact of the integration of water treatment and handwashing incentives with antenatal services on hygiene practices of pregnant women in Malawi
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 83, No. 6, Year 2010
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Access to safe drinking water and improved hygiene are important for reducing morbidity and mortality from diarrhea. We surveyed 330 pregnant women who participated in an antenatal clinic-based intervention in Malawi that promoted water treatment and hygiene through distribution of water storage containers, sodium hypochlorite water treatment solution, soap, and educational messages. Program participants were more likely to know correct water treatment procedures (62% versus 27%, P < 0.0001), chlorinate drinking water (61% versus 1%, P < 0.0001), demonstrate correct handwashing practices (68% versus 22%, P < 0.0001), and purchase water treatment solution after free distribution (32% versus 1 %, P < 0.0001). Among participants, 72% had at least three antenatal visits, 76% delivered in a health facility, and 54% had a postnatal check. This antenatal-clinic-based program is an effective new strategy for promoting water treatment and hygiene behaviors among pregnant women. Participants had high use of antenatal, delivery, and postnatal services, which could improve maternal and child health. Copyright © 2010 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
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Authors & Co-Authors
Sheth, Anandi N.
United States, Atlanta
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Russo, Elizabeth T.
United States, Atlanta
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Menon, Manoj P.
United States, Atlanta
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Wannemuehler, Kathleen A.
United States, Atlanta
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Weinger, Merri
United States, Washington, D.c.
United States Agency for International Development
Kudzala, Amose C.
Malawi
United Nations Children's Fund
Tauzie, Blessius
Malawi
United Nations Children's Fund
Masuku, Humphrey Dzanjo
Malawi, Lilongwe
Ministry of Health Malawai
Msowoya, Tapona E.
Malawi
United Nations Children's Fund
Quick, Robert E.
United States, Atlanta
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statistics
Citations: 34
Authors: 10
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4269/ajtmh.2010.10-0211
ISSN:
00029637
Research Areas
Environmental
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Study Locations
Malawi
Participants Gender
Female