Carmencita Pereira

Carmencita Pereira


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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12 February 2024 in Preprints.org
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CPCarmencita Pereira
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SSSabrina Sorlini
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Josivaldo SátiroJosivaldo Sátiro
Josivaldo Sátiro
Antonio AlbuquerqueAntonio Albuquerque
Antonio Albuquerque
Ensuring access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, coupled with behavior change education in schools, is fundamental for fostering a conducive learning environment and promoting principles of inclusion, dignity, and equality. This study focuses on 12 primary schools in Anápolis, Brazil, encompassing 4,394 students and 248 teachers. WASH assessments were conducted through a questionnaire, observation of water and sanitation facilities and structures, and microbiological analysis. Over the period 2018 to 2020, the proportion of schools with safely managed drinking water surged from 42% to 92%. However, sanitation conditions in the schools were categorized as a basic level, with hygiene services rated as limited in 92% of the schools due to the absence of soap. While this study reveals that Anápolis schools generally align with WASH guidelines for basic/advanced drinking water services, there is a crucial need for enhancements in both hardware and software facilities to address sanitation and hygiene challenges.