title: Health beliefs and practices of kenyan primary school students.
abstract: A study of 224 primary school students in Kenya was conducted to determine if health belief model variables predicted their health behavior, specifically, using safe drinking water. One health belief model construct, belief in benefits, was associated with the behavior (p = .05). Living in an urban environment (p = .01), and proximity to a tap (p = .004) were also significant predictors of safe water use. Implications for further research and health education programs are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan School of Public Health.
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: G K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Muugi
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Gallant