When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

  • Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
  • Describe ways in which the social environment of knowledge, beliefs, attitudes and traditions can affect human values and behaviour towards WASH practices.
  • Give examples of how positive or negative human values and behaviour concerning WASH practices can affect infectious disease transmission and the physical environment.
  • Explain why it is important to address economic factors and gender issues when devising a communication strategy to promote good WASH practices.

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