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ArticleInternational health2022

Assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene practices for prevention and control of COVID-19 in Kenya.

J Mwai, D Nyole, M Abdi, I Ahmed, J Mutai, L Kaduka, P Ndemwa, J Omogi

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Article in International health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

J MwaiCentre for Public Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya.
D NyoleMoi University.
M AbdiCentre for Public Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya.
I AhmedCentre for Public Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya.
J MutaiCentre for Public Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya.
L KadukaCentre for Public Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya.
P NdemwaCentre for Public Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya.
J OmogiJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.ORCID 0000-0001-5677-5460
Kenya Medical Research Institute · KEJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology · KEMoi University · KE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSafely managed water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services are an essential part of preventing and protecting human health during infectious disease outbreaks, including the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Additionally, adherence to COVID-19 measures, including washing hands using soap and proper waste disposal, no doubt can improve containment of the virus.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in Kilifi and Mombasa Counties in Kenya. A total of 612 quantitative data were collected using a mobile data collection tool Open Data Kit. Parametric and non-parametric tests were used to examine factors associated with WASH practices and control of COVID-19 in Kenya.

resultsMore than half of the respondents were from Kilifi, 431 (70.4%) were female and the mean age was 38.2±14.8 y. Households in Kilifi were most likely not to have enough water, while Mombasa households were more likely to pay for water. Sanitation coverage was 47.6%, with more than half sharing sanitation facilities. Sharing of latrines was significantly associated with county and income level. Accessing soap was worse compared with the month prior to the survey, only 3.9% had their garbage collected by formal service providers and only 17% reported wearing any protective gear while handling waste at home.

conclusionsWater is disproportionately available in the two counties, with low sanitation coverage. There is low knowledge on hand washing and inadequate waste disposal services.

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COVID-19SanitationAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansHygieneKenyaMaleMiddle AgedSoapsSurveys and QuestionnairesWaterWater SupplyYoung AdultSoapsWatercontrolCOVID-19KenyapreventionWASH

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PMID34865029
PMCPMC9623497
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