Local Perceptions, Cultural Beliefs, Practices and Changing Perspectives of Handling Infant Feces: A Case Study in a Rural Geita District, North-Western Tanzania

We report on the management of infant feces in a rural village in Geita region, Tanzania. Findings discussed here emerged incidentally from a qualitative study aimed at investigating vulnerability and resilience to health challenges in rural settings. Data was gathered through semi-structured focus...

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Published in:	International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 17; no. 9; p. 3084
Main Authors:	Chebet, Joy J, Kilungo, Aminata, Alaofè, Halimatou, Malebo, Hamisi, Katani, Shaaban, Nichter, Mark
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland MDPI AG 29-04-2020 MDPI
Subjects:	Age Behavior Children Children & youth Decision making Feces Households Pathogens Qualitative research Rural areas Sanitation Studies Toilet facilities Womens health East Asia Africa Tanzania child feces management perceptions culturally relevant interventions infant feces disposal Tanzania Geita Region diarrhea transmission
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