Understanding how different types of visual prompts and props could impact handwashing practices in humanitarian emergency settings could allow organisations managing camps to deliver hygiene interventions tailored to populations in humanitarian crises. The study aims to test how liquid soap, bar soap and the use of a mirror could impact handwashing behaviours. As such, this research could lead to participants increased handwashing, which should lead to decreased disease transmission of important infectious diseases. With the compliance of NGOs, and the working relationship that will be formed, the results of the research will be shared directly with them. It is likely they will immediately act on any findings.
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Structured observation to measure frequency of handwashing, who is washing their hands and whether soap was used.
Timeframe: 4 weeks after implementation
Survey on socio-demographics and hand hygiene behaviours
Timeframe: 4 weeks after implementation
Focus group discussions on drivers and barriers to handwashing in the IDP settlement
Timeframe: 1 hour per focus group discussion 6 weeks after implementation