Short-term WASH interventions in emergency response: a systematic review

Abstract

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Water, sanitation, and hygiene access in southern Syria: analysis of survey data and recommendations for response

“…These solutions are particularly appropriate for emergencies in urban settings, where the private sector can become the main WASH service provider. When compared to current standard practice (distribution of pre-packaged hygiene kits that may not meet beneficiary needs), using markets has the positive aspect that affected populations can obtain what they need sustainably [ 10 ]. Provided the service is adequate, in unregulated environments there are two negative consequences for users: affordability and quality.…”

“…Adequate WASH coverage in emergencies may prevent displacement, reduce risk of outbreaks, reduce risk of malnutrition, and play a fundamental role in dignity, protection, school attendance, and livelihoods [ 9 ]. WASH interventions reduce both the risk of disease and the risk of transmission of disease [ 10 ], although program design, implementation characteristics, and community aspects were found critical to program success in a recent systematic review.…”

Meeting the nutrition and water targets of the Sustainable Development Goals: achieving progress through linked interventions

“…It is critical that communities have the necessary knowledge and understanding to prevent WASHrelated diseases and that they are included in the process of designing and maintaining those facilities. Moreover, improved understanding of previous humanitarian and development projects and social influences could also improve WASH interventions during emergencies (Yates et al 2017).…”

Short-term WASH interventions in emergency responses in low- and middle-income countries

“…Additional detail for the search strategy, data processing and synthesis can be found in the protocol and full report (Yates et al, 2015).…”

“…effectiveness. Additional specific models for other interventions are included in the protocol (Yates et al, 2015). Water interventions represented the most included evaluations (n=47, 41%), followed by hygiene (n=27, 24%) and the WASH package (n=24, 21%) (Figure 3).…”