ArticleBMC pediatrics2026
Psychosocial determinants of hand hygiene practices among children and adolescents living with HIV in the Northern city of Malawi.
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backgroundThe common cause of death in HIV and AIDS patients are opportunistic infections such as diarrhoea, acute respiratory infections, and skin conditions. Many of these infections are spread through contaminated hands. Therefore, this study aimed at exploring hand hygiene practices among HIV positive children and adolescents in Mzuzu City, Malawi. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was used to collect data from children and adolescents living with HIV (aged between 9 and 18 years) WHO were attending teen clubs in Mzuzu City. Data were analysed using Stata 17. Chi-Square and logistic regression analysis were used to examine the association among multiple independent variables on hand hygiene practices. The level of significance for fisher exact and Chi-square tests was set at P ≤ 0.05.
resultsThe study found that each additional year of age slightly increases the likelihood of practicing hand hygiene by about 3%. However, individuals with very high emotional levels are approximately 17% less likely to practice hand hygiene compared to those with average emotional levels. Additionally, those without handwashing facilities at home are about 28% less likely to engage in hand hygiene practices compared to those with such facilities.
conclusionThe study revealed several significant insights into the factors influencing hand hygiene practices among children and adolescents living with HIV. The findings emphasize the importance of tailored interventions addressing developmental, emotional, familial, religious, and social factors to promote sustained hygienic behaviors among children and adolescents.
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