Impact of an Intensive Perinatal Handwashing Promotion Intervention on Maternal Handwashing Behavior in the Neonatal Period: Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial in Rural Bangladesh

BioMed Research International
Pavani K RamS P Luby

Abstract

One-quarter of neonatal deaths are attributed to infections. Maternal handwashing with soap may prevent neonatal sepsis. We examined impact of intensive handwashing promotion on handwashing behavior of mothers of neonates. In Matlab, Bangladesh, we randomly allocated pregnant women at 28-32 weeks' gestation to intensive handwashing promotion or control. Behavior change communicators used a participatory approach to motivate maternal handwashing with soap and provided soap and handwashing stations. In the neonatal period, we observed soap and water at handwashing places and, at the end of the neonatal period, we estimated impact on maternal handwashing by structured observation. Among 253 women enrolled, intervention households were between 5.7 and 15.2 times as likely as control households to have soap and water present at the handwashing station in the baby's sleeping area. Intervention mothers washed hands with soap 4.1 times as frequently as controls (95% CI 2.55-6.59); handwashing with soap at recommended times was infrequent in both intervention (9%) and control (2%) groups. Intensively promoting handwashing with soap resulted in increased availability of soap and water at handwashing places, but only a modest increase in ...Continue Reading

References

Dec 10, 1997·Tropical Medicine & International Health : TM & IH·M Manun'EboB Kirkwood
May 6, 2003·Health Education Research·C M McBrideI M Lipkus
Oct 27, 2006·American Journal of Epidemiology·Luke C MullanyJames M Tielsch
Jul 9, 2008·Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine·Victor RheeJames M Tielsch
Mar 17, 2009·Health Education Research·Valerie A CurtisRobert V Aunger
Aug 18, 2009·American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology·Suzanne Phelan
Oct 29, 2009·The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·Stephen P LubyRichard B Johnston
Sep 11, 2010·BMC Public Health·Amal K HalderStephen P Luby
Apr 5, 2011·The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·Pavani K RamStephen P Luby
Jun 15, 2012·Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health·Erika Isolauri
Dec 29, 2012·Beneficial Microbes·P V JeurinkR Martín
Jun 4, 2014·Tropical Medicine & International Health : TM & IH·Matthew C FreemanValerie Curtis
Jun 12, 2014·Indian Journal of Pediatrics·Alexander HochdornDario Gregori
Jan 1, 2013·Journal of Nutritional Science·Jayakanthan KabeerdossBalakrishnan S Ramakrishna
Nov 13, 2014·The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal·Davidson H HamerUNKNOWN Young Infants Clinical Signs Study Group

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jul 8, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Health Research·Adam BiranC Van der Voorden
Oct 8, 2020·BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth·Yolisa NaluleRobert Dreibelbis
Jan 21, 2021·The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews·Bankole Peter KutiMartin M Meremikwu
Mar 30, 2020·International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health·Sian WhiteVal Curtis
May 1, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Yolisa NaluleRobert Dreibelbis

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Clinical Trials Mentioned

NCT01309321

Software Mentioned

icddr
Matlab

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.