Hugh Waddington, Howard White, Birte Snilstveit, Jorge García Hombrados et al.
We provide a "how to" guide to undertake systematic reviews of effects in international development, by which we mean, synthesis of literature relating to the effectiveness of particular development interventions. Our remit includes determining the review's questions and scope, literature search, cr...
Hannah Chirgwin, Sandy Cairncross, Dua Zehra, Hugh Waddington
Background: Lack of access to and use of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) cause 1.6 million deaths every year, of which 1.2 million are due to gastrointestinal illnesses like diarrhoea and acute respiratory infections like pneumonia. Poor WASH access and use also diminish nutrition and education...
Howard Nial White, Edoardo Masset, Nina Blöndal, Hugh Waddington
Bangladesh has experienced rapid fertility decline and reductions in under-five mortality over the last three decades. This impact study unravels the various factors behind these changes. Economic growth has been important, but so have major public sector interventions, notably reproductive health a...
Hugh Waddington, Sarah Dickin, Kishore Basak, Saranya Mohandas et al.
ABSTRACT Large amounts of time are wasted globally accessing water for domestic uses and sanitation, disproportionately impacting women and girls. We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis based on evidence mapping initiatives. Our synthesis of the evidence found a mean reduction of 15 min ...
Hugh Waddington, Sarah Dickin, Kishore Basak, Saranya Mohandas et al.
Abstract Large amounts of time are wasted globally by households who need access to improved water for domestic uses and sanitation. The burden of inadequate access mainly affects women and girls in low- and middle-income countries. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis based on evidenc...