Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the WASH intervention in PS (Primary Schools) and UPS (Upper Primary Schools) of Majhawan block Mirzapur District in India. Material and methods: 20 schools were selected from the Majhawan block of Mirzapur District for the study on the basis of Simple Random Sampling method. Percentage analysis method was used for statistical analysis. Results: 100% surveyed schools had access of safe and reliable drinking water. However availability of water in toilets, provision for separate toilets for boys and girls and many other shortcomings were observed like toilets were not clean, special toilets were not there for Divyang students. Lack of awareness in students and parents on WASH practices were also observed. Conclusion: Awareness creation about WASH among students, teachers and parents will definitely yield to desired results viz. decline in absenteeism due to health issues, motivation of Girl child for going to schools etc. Training and capacity building programs should be organised at district and school levels. Keywords: Hand hygiene; hand washing; health education; school children; WASH; UNICEF; WHO; WinS; SSHE; TSC; water; sanitation and hygiene
Highlights
Availability and access to the safe Drinking water is one of the pressing challenges of the modern world
Another estimate shows that 75% of all school absenteeism is directly attributable to lack of WASH availability, impacting the academic performances
It has been observed that 100% schools have access of safe and reliable drinking water facility. 100% schools have availability of water for use in toilets. 100% Students are following hand wash practices with soap before having MDM (Mid Day Meal) and after toilet uses. 100% schools have India Mark force lift pumps for water solution. 100% schools have separate toilets for girls and boys. 100% hygiene practices are followed by cooks of Mid-Day Meal
Summary
Availability and access to the safe Drinking water is one of the pressing challenges of the modern world. WHO (World health Organization) has been working on the interventions in the areas of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene); aiming to prevent the outbreak of water-based diseases and prevent the deaths due to it. It has been observed that supporting clean water and safe hygiene in schools have resulted in positive outcomes in the academic performances.
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