Performance Of Hand Washing Research Articles

Analysis of Related Factor of Hand Washing Performance and Health Belief Model by Dental Worker

Objectives: The purpose of present study aimed to investigate the effects of health belief beliefs on hand washing performance among dentalworkers in Daegu&#8211;Gyeongbuk Methods: The present study was conducted from March to May 2021, including 121 dental workers. All analyses were performed in SPSS 26.0. Results: The handwashing performance score, significantly higher among dental hygienists, in their 20s (p<.01). The higher the perceived severity, the higher and the perceived benefit (p<.01). As perceived benefit increased, perceived disability (p&lt;.01) and motivation for action decreased. The lower the perceived disability, the lower the motivation for the action (p<.05). Perceived susceptibility (p<.01), perceived severity(p<.05), and motivation for action (p<.05) were significantly correlated to handwashing performance. Conclusions: The present study promotes hand-washing performance through the health belief model, providing basic data for the establishment of effective hand -washing educative methods to prevent dental infections.

Observational study on hand washing practice during COVID-19 pandemic among bank visitors in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

ABSTRACT Hand washing has received considerable attention during the COVID‐19 pandemic and it is simple, cost-effective, and one of the first lines of defenses in ceasing the spread of the current pandemic. Hence, assessing the actual hand washing practice of bank visitors during COVID-19 pandemic will have tremendous contribution in the prevention and control strategy of the disease. Observational study followed by demonstration was conducted from May 1 to June 15, 2020, among bank visitors at Gondar town. A total of 415 bank users participated in the study. Data was collected through observation using check list and pretested questioner. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was used to show the association between outcome variable with determinant factors. P-value <0.05 was taken as significant. A total of 415 participants were enrolled on the study. Most of the participants, 245 (59%), were males and 369 (88.9%) come from urban area. One hundred fifty one (36.4%) completed secondary school. Majority of the participants, 388 (93.5%), heard and watched proper hand washing practice. The proportion of proper hand washing performance was 21.4% before demonstration, but after demonstration, it was increased to 82.2%. Study participants aged 25–30 years, age of 31–40, married and attended college and above were found to be significantly associated with proper hand-washing practice. Overall, there was a significant change of hand washing practice after demonstration. Health education and public mass medias are needed, especially audio–visual aids are very important.

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Knowledge of hand cleanliness among medical students and nurses at tertiary healthcare centre: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundHand hygiene is documented as one of the foremost techniques to prevent cross-transmission of germs. Objectives: This paper aims to assess the knowledge of hand cleanliness among medical students and working nurses.MethodsIt was a cross-sectional descriptive study, carried over a sample selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. The questionnaire used here to assess the knowledge and practice on hand hygiene was adapted from the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care. The data thus collected were presented in terms of counts and percentages. Chi-square test was used to test the significance of the differences, and a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.ResultsOverall, 92.08% of participants have received training in handwashing. Twenty-five (41.60%) medical students believed that the microbes already present with the patient were responsible for hospital-acquired infection (HAI). Medical students had significantly higher knowledge than working nurses regarding dryness of skin due to hand rubbing over handwashing (p&lt;0.05). Medical students also had substantially higher awareness about the performance of handwashing and hand rubbing in sequence (p&lt;0.05), which they think was not right. Knowledge on the colonisation of hands with harmful microbes was more with the nurses.There is a need to increase awareness among medical students and nurses regarding procedural hand hygiene methods to prevent HAI. The current findings can be a basis for conducting a training programme on hand hygiene practices for the medical students, including paramedical staff members.

청소년의 특성에 따른 학교에서의 개인위생교육 경험과 손씻기 이행도의 관계

청소년의 특성에 따른 학교에서의 개인위생교육 경험과 손씻기 이행도의 관계

Effectiveness of Workshop on Hand Washing Techniques among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Quasi Experimental Study

Background: Compliance with the performance of correct and effective hand hygiene has not been adequate among undergraduate nursing students, in clinical settings. Aim: That is why this study evaluated if a hand washing workshop can effectively enhance the performance of hand washing among undergraduate nursing students. Method: A total of 15 participants were enrolled from a group of undergraduate nursing students; selected using simple random sampling. These participants primarily did a workshop on the 12-step of hand washing procedure based on the guidelines adapted from the World Health Organization. Their hand washing performance was evaluated before (pre-test) and after (posttest) the workshop using an observation checklist. Results: There was a significant effectiveness of work shop on hand washing techniques (p0.0046). Conclusion: Therefore, a hand washing workshop was an effective strategy in enhancing the skills of nursing students in effectively performing hand hygiene. A periodic re-education workshop or program regarding hand hygiene was recommended for health care personnel across all levels in order to maintain the quality of hand hygiene performance.

Comparing the Effect of Lecture and Practical Demonstration Methods on Hand Hygiene in Elementary Students

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effect of lecture and demonstration on knowledge and performance of hand-washing in elementary students of Kermanshah in 2018. Methods: This experimental study was conducted in 2018 with 90 students of fourth grade elementary school in Kermanshah, Iran. Students were randomly divided into three groups including demonstration education, lecture education and a control group. Data were collected using a checklist of hand-washing performance and a researcher-made questionnaire for measuring knowledge. The intervention was conducted in three sessions for both education groups. Data analysed with SPSS 22.0, using one-way ANOVA, and Repeated Measures tests. Results: The mean age of students was 9.3±0.4 years. There were no significant differences between knowledge and performance of handwashing in three groups before educational intervention. Mean scores of knowledge and performance immediately after, and one month after intervention was higher in two education groups than control group p

What is the Hand Washing Performance in Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong?

BACKGROUND: There are over 312,000 foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) in Hong Kong. They are foreigners who provide full-time domestic services to serve the local households. Commonly, they take care babies, children and elders. Also, they prepare food and handle garbage. Their correct performance in hand washing is essential in reducing the spread of infections in household setting. The objective of this study was to assess the hand washing performance of FDHs in Hong Kong.

The Effect of a Hand Washing Education Program for Pre-practicum Nursing Students

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of hand washing education program on knowledge, attitude and performance of hand washing in pre-practicum nursing students. The study used a non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental pre-post test design. A total of 50 nursing students participated in this study. The experimental group was given lecture and practice, hand washing education program, developed by researcher. The control group was given textbook about hand washing developed by researcher. Data were analysed using, ratio, Chi-square, and t-test using the SPSS/Win 21.0 software package. The results of this study ware as follows: After the intervention the experimental group showed significant increases in the attitude and performance of hand washing. In conclusion, it was shown that the hand washing education program had significant impact on attitude and performance of hand washing to the nursing students. It is necessary for continuous education to improve the knowledge, attitude and performance of hand washing on nursing students.

Using Olfaction and Unpleasant Reminders to Reduce the Intention-behavior Gap in Hand Washing.

Lack of hand washing is a leading cause of food borne illnesses. To successfully increase hand hygiene compliance, interventions must have continual engagement with employees. This study used a real-time prospective memory (PM) scenario to measure the effectiveness of a control and sensory reminders of disgust to influence hand washing behavior and performance. First, a model of hand washing performance was built by having six participants’ hands contaminated with GermGlo (a florescent micro-particle) and then washed their hands using predetermined protocols while monitored by an electronic hand hygiene verification (HHV) system. Next, eighty Hispanic/Latino participants, in a between-group experimental design, performed a PM experiment while one of four reminders were present (hand washing poster, disgusting image, disgusting sound, and disgusting odor) as the HHV recorded their hand washing performance. Visual cues, typical of hand washing campaigns, were not as effective at increasing hand hygiene compliance as disgust-induced sensory cues. Furthermore, olfactory disgust showed a significantly higher probability that individuals would engage in hand washing behaviors than all other conditions. This study provides new insight into the effectiveness of different senses and emotion to reduce the intention-behavior gap associated with modifying behaviors, and broadens current PM research to a real-time application.

Impact of Knowledge, Attitude, and Internal Health Locus of Control on Performance of Hand Washing among Elders

Purpose: This study was done to identify the relationship among knowledge, attitude, internal health locus of control, and performance related hand washing among elders. Methods: Participants were 197 elders. Data were collected from October to December 2014 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression. Results: Mean scores for knowledge, attitude, internal health locus of control, and performance related hand washing were above average. The level of knowledge was significantly different according to gender and marital status. Attitude differed according to age, religion, and marital status. Internal health locus of control differed according to religion, and experience of education programs. Performance differed according to gender, religion, marital status, and leisure activities. Significant correlations were found between attitude and performance related hand washing, and between internal health locus of control and performance related hand washing. Attitude and internal health locus of control were predictors of performance related hand washing. Conclusion: These findings indicate that changes in perceived attitude and internal health locus of control may be necessary to improve practice related hand washing among elders. The results of the study can be utilized in health promotional programs for elders. 주요어: ë ¸ì¸, 지식, 태도, í†µì œìœ„, 손씻기 Key Words: Elderly, Knowledge, Attitude, Locus of control, Hand washing

치위생과 학생의 손 씻기에 대한 지식, 태도, 수행도

This study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude, and performance of dental hygiene students on the hand washing. We surveyed 288 students attending the department of dental hygiene at K Universities and H Universities in Gwangju during the period from September 5 to November 20, 2014. The obtained data were analysed using SPSS version 20.0. According to the general characteristics, the hand washing knowledge of the third year students was highest with 4.72. At the question on the change of awareness after the education of hand washing, the hand washing performance showed that 4.17 for `yes` was higher than 4.03 for `no`. There was negatively correlated between knowledge and attitude (r

손씻기 교육이 대학생의 손씻기 지식, 태도 및 이행정도에 미치는 효과

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of hand washing education programs on knowledge, attitude and performance of hand washing in Undergraduates. Methods: The study used a nonequivalent control group quasi-experimental design. A total of 118 students in K university in Seoul, Korea, participated in this study. 67 students were included in the experimental group and 51 students were in the control group. The experimental group was given a lecture, Educational Hand Washing Program, developed by researchers. Using a structural questionnaire, the students' perception on hand washing was measured before and after the intervention, in terms of knowledge, attitude, and performance at home and school. Results: The experimental group showed significantly higher scores in knowledge (p=.033), attitude (p<.001), and performance at home (p=.001). However, the performance at school didn't show a significant difference between the two groups (p=.063). Conclusion: The results indicate that education is effective in enhancing knowledge, attitude, and performance of hand washing.

임상실습 전 간호대학생의 손씻기에 대한 지식, 태도 및 수행도

본 연구는 임상실습 전 간호대학생의 손씻기 관련 특성과 손씻기 지식과 태도 및 수행도를 파악하여 올바른 손씻기 교육프로그램 개발에 관한 기초자료를 제공하고자 시행되었다. 3개 대학의 간호대학생 418명을 대상으로 2011년 9월부터 10월까지 설문지를 이용하여 자료수집을 하였다. 연구결과, 대상자의 1일 평균 손씻기 수는 7.2회, 시간은 평균 19.1초였다. 대상자의 손씻기 지식, 태도, 수행도 점수는 각각 11.34점(1~15), 3.42점(1~5), 3.6점(1~5)이었다. 손씻기에 적당한 소요시간, 손을 씻은 후의 주의사항 등에 대해서는 절반 이상의 대상자가 잘 모르고 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 손씻기 전 시계를 제거하는 것, 코를 만지거나 기침한 후, 돈을 만진 후에 손을 씻는 것 등은 수행이 잘 이루어지지 않는 것으로 조사되었다. 이상의 결과를 바탕으로 간호대학생들의 손씻기 수행도 증가를 위한 교육프로그램을 개발하여 반복교육을 실시함으로써 올바른 습관형성이 이루어지도록 해야 할 것이다. This study was done to investigate characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and performance on hand washing by nursing students who are prone to have clinical practice. Data were collected from 418 students in 3 nursing colleges from September to October, 2011 using questionnaire. The mean frequency and duration of hand washing were 7.2 times a day and 19.1 sec. The mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and performance on hand washing were 11.34(range 0~15), 3.42(range 1~5), 3.6(range 1~5), respectively. Above a half of students don't know about appropriate duration for hand washing and precautions after washing hands. Washing hands after rubbing nose, coughing, sneezing and handling the money and removing watch before hand washing were little performed. These results should be useful in development of education program for improving hand washing performance of nursing students.

보건계 대학생의 손씻기에 대한 지식, 태도 및 수행도

본 연구는 보건계 대학생의 손씻기 관련 특성과 손씻기 지식과 태도 및 수행도를 파악하여 올바른 손씻기를 수행하기 위한 방안을 제공하고자 실시하였다. 대상은 G광역시 일개대학의 보건계 대학생 425명을 대상으로 설문지를 이용하여 자료수집을 하였고 SPSS/WIN 18.0을 이용하여 기술통계, t-test, one way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient로 분석하였다. 1일 평균 손씻기 횟수는 8.7회, 시간(초)는 평균 18.5초였다. 손씻기 교육 수는 평균 2.4회였다. 손씻기에 가장 많이 사용하는 세제는 일반 세수비누, 손 건조도구는 종이타올이었다. 손씻기 관련 특성에서 손씻기 횟수와 시간은 손씻기 교육수가 6회 이상, 실습을 통한 교육 실시, 소독비누로 손씻기, 종이타올로 손 닦기 등에서 모두 유의한 차이로 높았다. 손씻기 지식, 태도, 수행도 점수는 여자(성별), 상급종합병원, 1일 11회 이상의 손씻기 횟수, 1회 손씻는 시간 16초 이상, 6회 이상의 교육 수, 실습을 통한 교육에서 가장 점수가 높았다. 손씻기 지식, 태도, 수행도간의 상관관계는 모두 유의했다. 이 연구 결과는 효과적인 손씻기를 위해 손씻기 지식, 태도 및 수행도를 높이기 위한 손씻기 교육프로그램을 계속적으로 개발할 필요성을 나타내고 있다. The purpose of this study is to provide the students with the proper hand washing knowledge after examining their attitude and performance of health science college students. Data were collected from 425 students at the college in G metropolitan city by using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed into descriptive statistics, ANOVA and pearson correlation coefficient with SPSS/WIN18.0. The average frequency and the average time of hand washing were 8.7 times a day and 18.5 sec respectively. The average frequency of hand washing education was 2.4 times. Soap bar was most frequently used as a hands detergent and paper towel as a dry method.. The Frequency and the time(sec) of hand washing increased significantly in the following provisions: above 6 times hand washing education, practical education, decontaminating agent soap, and use of paper towel. Knowledge, attitude and performance on hand washing increased significantly in the following variable : women, practice at upper grade general hospital, above 11 times hand washing a day, above 16secs hand washing, above 6 times hand washing education, practical education, decontaminating agent soap, and use of paper towel. Finally, there was significantly difference among the knowledge, attitude, and performance of hand washing. The result of this study indicates a necessity for developing education programs consistently to improve knowledge, attitude, and performance of hand washing.

Successful Control of Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase-producingKlebsiella pneumoniaeOutbreak in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

3 , Daejeon, Korea Background: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing (ESBL) Klebsiella pneumoniae is an important cause of nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). This study aimed to reduce ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae in the NICU by using infection control measures. Methods: We performed prospective surveillance cultures, monitoring, and education for infection control in the NICU between May and August 2011. Specimens were collected from all infants and the environment including stethoscopes, thermometers, ventilators, incubators, etc. The anterior nares and hands of healthcare workers were also screened. We inspected infection control practices and provided feedback. The level of infection control awareness was measured using a questionnaire. Results: The level of awareness and performance of hand washing increased significantly after intervention (both P <0.001). The environmental management of healthcare providers also improved significantly (P=0.001). The yield of ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae from clinical specimens decreased gradually throughout the study period (30.4% in May to 12.6% in August). Central catheter-related K. pneumoniae bacteremia decreased from 1.3/1000 to 0/1000 catheter-days. Conclusion: Infection control measures including education, monitoring, and surveillance can lower the incidence of ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae in the NICU.

Using computer-assisted method to teach children with intellectual disabilities handwashing skills

Purpose: To motivate children with intellectual disabilities (ID) to learn handwashing and improve their performance by using computer-assisted teaching method. Method: A teaching program was implemented using a computerized teaching station with faucet, soap dispenser and towel dispenser as user interface. In response to the children’s actions, animations were shown on the computer screen of the teaching station. A controlled study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of the proposed method (study group) with that of the convention teaching method (control group). Both groups of subjects attended a 30-min handwashing lesson twice per week for 2 months. Their performance was evaluated using a handwashing task checklist and a learning motivation questionnaire, and by measuring the completion time and assessing their hand cleanliness. Results: The computer-assisted teaching program improved the handwashing performance and learning motivation of the subjects. The study group appeared to outperform the control group. Observations reflected that the subjects were highly motivated to learn handwashing with the computerized teaching station. Conclusion: The proposed method has the potential to facilitate the teaching and learning of handwashing skills for children with ID.Implications for RehabilitationChildren with intellectual disabilities are prone to contracting infectious diseases.Proper handwashing can reduce the risk of infection.Handwashing skills are taught in special schools but outbreaks continue to occur.Computer-assisted teaching method has potential to improve the children’s learning motivation and handwashing performance.

Effect of an Infection Prevention Education Program on Knowledge of infection and Hand washing Performance for Nursing Students

Effect of an Infection Prevention Education Program on Knowledge of infection and Hand washing Performance for Nursing Students

Questions linked to Gould DJ, Chudleigh J, Drey NS, et al. Measuring handwashing performance in health service audits and research studies. J Hosp Infect 2007; 66:109–115.

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