Reduction in diarrhea cases following implementation of COVID-19 hand hygiene interventions in Ghana: A causal impact analysis
This study underscores the effectiveness of COVID-19 hand hygiene protocols in reducing diarrheal morbidity in Ghana, with varying regional impacts. These findings advocate for the sustenance of investments and commitments made at the COVID hand hygiene protocols, particularly in this era where the pandemic appears controlled.
Authors
- George Asumah Adu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8412-7954)
- Ferguson Duvor
- Nana Yaw Peprah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1633-7911)
- Ernest Kenu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8007-0073)
- Keziah Lawrencia Malm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0190-0820)
- Gladys Antwi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3514-2684)
- Kingsley E. Amegah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5251-1166)
- Henry Ofosu Addo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4773-5632)
- Franklin Asiedu Bekoe
- Theresa Andoh
Institutions
- University of Cape Coast (GH)
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Takoradi Technical University (GH)
- Ghana Health Service (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309202
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.72