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Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya Campaign: Situation Analysis of Select Schools in Karnataka State, India.
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Community Health; 2020, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p432-437, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Introduction: Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya (SBSV) campaign was launched to improve the health and hygiene status in schools of India, giving children a better opportunity to perform well overall. Objective: To assess the environment and sanitation status in select government schools as per Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya campaign guidelines. Methodology: This descriptive study included 95 schools from Mangalore. The data abstraction tool was formulated using the SBSV campaign guidelines. Results: The findings of this study showed that most schools (88%) had gender segregated toilets and 93.8% schools had regular sanitary napkins supply although 57.5% of them did not have any appropriate provision for their disposal. There were no arrangements for solid waste disposal in 59% of the schools. Majority of the schools (96.8%) provided clean water for drinking. Conclusion: The study findings have implications in few key areas ensuring adherence to the campaign guidelines and promote health of the children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09717587
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Community Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 145647389
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.47203/ijch.2020.v32i02.023