Handwashing lessons keep kids in school, study finds
NCT ID NCT07467902
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether teaching hand and respiratory hygiene to primary school children could lower how often they get sick and miss school. Over 800 students in Erbil, Iraq, took part. Some schools got hygiene lessons and reminders, while others did not. The goal was to see if a simple, low-cost program could prevent common respiratory and stomach illnesses.
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Active substance
hand hygiene education program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple handwashing lessons in schools can cut down on common illnesses and missed school days.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all settings. The intervention relies on children following instructions, which can vary.
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Locations
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Hawler Medical University/College of nursing
Erbil, Erbil Governorate, 44001, Iraq