WASH and learn: a scoping review of health, education and gender equity outcomes of school-based water, sanitation and hygiene in low-income and middle-income countries

WASH and learn: a scoping review of health, education and gender equity outcomes of school-based water, sanitation and hygiene in low-income and middle-income countries

School-age children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) face health and educational challenges due to inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in schools (WinS). Evidence for the impact of WinS interventions is limited and inconsistent, and previous systematic reviews have faced...

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Main Authors:	Robert Dreibelbis, Kondwani Chidziwisano, Clara MacLeod, Laura Braun, Jenala Chipungu, Sarah Bick, Katherine Davies, Mwamba Mwenge
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2025-05-01
Series:	BMJ Global Health
Online Access:	https://gh.bmj.com/content/10/5/e018059.full
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