An Assessment of Hand Washing Behavior of School Children

Hand-washing is significant and a daily behavior. It is substantially contributing to the health of self, community. It should occur frequently enough to become habitual; at least at the critical moments; before eating, after defecation, and before serving food. Parents especially mothers /household members/ are the first point to teach children on hand wash behavior and equally teachers/schools couch children to wash their hands properly. Inclusion of hand wash or hygiene and sanitation in school curriculum and teachers' lesson promote hand wash. School clubs and mini-media is also potential forum for hand wash information and promotion.

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Tariku Desalegn - Fachmann für öffentliches Gesundheitswesen mit mehr als 15 Jahren umfassender Erfahrung im regulären und Notfall-Gesundheitsmanagement, insbesondere im Bereich Impfung und Impfstoff-Lieferkette. Engagiert in der strategischen Gestaltung, Planung, Umsetzung, Überwachung und Bewertung.