Learning Outcomes for Study Session 13

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

13.1 Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 13.1, 13.2 and 13.3)

13.2 Describe ways in which the social environment of knowledge, beliefs, attitudes and traditions can affect human values and behaviour towards WASH practices. (SAQs 13.1 and 13.3)

13.3 Give examples of how positive or negative human values and behaviour concerning WASH practices can affect infectious disease transmission and the physical environment. (SAQs 13.1, 13.2 and 13.3)

13.4 Explain why it is important to address economic factors and gender issues when devising a communication strategy to promote good WASH practices. (SAQs 13.1 and 13.3)

13.1  The physical and the social environment