Evaluation of Knowledge on Basic Hygiene and Behavior in Burkina Faso
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Title:
Evaluation of Knowledge on Basic Hygiene and Behavior in Burkina Faso
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Florida International University
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Miami
Florida
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Florida International University
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English

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Burkina Faso
Hygiene
Behavior change

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Summary:
This study was conducted in eight villages in five provinces of Burkina Faso to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in hygiene of the community members in order to develop a health promotion strategy in the MUS intervention area. The study was conducted between February and March 2013 in the villages of Koudiéré, Vilpalogo and Weglega in the Kadiogo province, Koukouldi in the Sanguié province, Tiogo-Mossi in the Boulkiemdé province, Moko-Oullo and Yaro in the Ballé province, and Nana in the Mouhoun province. The specific objectives of the study were: (1) to identify common health problems related to water and sanitation in the villages; (2) to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of people in terms of water use, sanitation practices and health issues in the villages; (3) to identify poor hygiene practices; and (4) to develop a hygiene promotion strategy adapted to the local context. This study was conducted in a participatory manner with stakeholders who are working directly or indirectly in hygiene and health sectors in the target villages. ( English )
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This publication was funded by the people of the United States through the Agency for International Development (USAID) within the framework of the West Africa Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (USAID WA-WASH) Program. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Agency for International Development of the United States Government
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