2022 journal article
Evaluation of an on-site sanitation intervention against childhood diarrhea and acute respiratory infection 1 to 3.5 years after implementation: Extended follow-up of a cluster-randomized controlled trial in rural Bangladesh
PLOS Medicine, 19(8), e1004041.
Contributors: A. Ercumen n
Ed(s): Z. Bhutta
MeSH headings : Animals; Bangladesh / epidemiology; Diarrhea / epidemiology; Diarrhea / prevention & control; Follow-Up Studies; Hand Disinfection; Humans; Respiratory Tract Infections / epidemiology; Respiratory Tract Infections / prevention & control; Rural Population; Sanitation / methods
TL;DR:
The observed effect of the WASH Benefits Bangladesh sanitation intervention on diarrhea in children appeared to be sustained for at least 3.5 years after implementation, suggesting that improving on-site latrine quality can deliver health benefits when latrine use practices are in place.
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
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Added: September 16, 2022
Background Diarrhea and acute respiratory infection (ARI) are leading causes of death in children. The WASH Benefits Bangladesh trial implemented a multicomponent sanitation intervention that led to a 39% reduction in the prevalence of diarrhea among children and a 25% reduction for ARI, measured 1 to 2 years after intervention implementation. We measured longer-term intervention effects on these outcomes between 1 to 3.5 years after intervention implementation, including periods with differing intensity of behavioral promotion.