Hygiene practices among young adolescents aged 12-15 years in low- and middle-income countries: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor personal hygiene increases disease risk, however, the prevalence of hygiene practices among adolescents is poorly described in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to assess the hygiene practices among young adolescents in LMICs using data from the Global School-based Student Health Surveys (GSHS).

Methods

This population-based study analysed the GSHS data for adolescents aged 12-15 years from 75 LMICs. Data were collected between 2003 and 2015 using standardised, anonymous, self-reported questionnaires. This report focuses on hygiene related behaviours such as tooth brushing, washing hands after using the toilet, washing hands before eating and washing hands with soap. The weighted prevalence and 95% confidential intervals (CIs) for the hygiene

SUBMITTER: Han L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7719273 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature