Relationship of Environmental Hygiene Practices with Perception of Health among People in Rural Community – A Systematic Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12190Keywords:
Environmental sanitation, perception, health, rural community, systematic review.Abstract
Background: Environmental sanitation is highly preferred intervention over medical treatment of nutritional
deficiencies; respiratory diseases; gastro-intestinal and dermatological issues. This study was an attempt to
understand the relationship of Environmental hygiene practices with perception of health among people in
rural community. Methodology: A systematic review was conducted using the popular PRISMA guidelines
that allow us to categorically filter out the research articles giving us a clear picture of the issue under
study. 138 research articles were selected out of which various filtering techniques were used and reduced
to 6 articles. These articles were analyzed, paraphrased, and reported. Results: The studies revealed that
environmental sanitation must be given utmost importance as it is the only way out to improve our health
and well-being. Good sanitation practices are very much necessary in household, schools, neighboring areas,
and all our surroundings. Conclusion: Environmental sanitation plays a very important role in uplifting our
health status to a higher level. Each individual is responsible for his healthy practices to ensure cleanliness
around him.
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