Synthesis of Data on Barriers and Motivators to Handwashing in Perinatal Period

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Title: Synthesis of Data on Barriers and Motivators to Handwashing in Perinatal Period

Principal Investigator: Pavani Kalluri Ram, MD

Funding Agency: Save the Children Federation, Inc.

Period: 02/03/14 - 04/07/14

Abstract: This funding will provide technical support to synthesize the findings of several qualitative research studies to describe barriers and facilitators of maternal handwashing behavior during the vulnerable newborn period.

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