Compliance With Hand Washing

1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (02) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina Pugliese ◽  
Martin S. Favero
Keyword(s):  
Hand Washing

Perception and practice of hand washing in Kuramo Community, Lagos, Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Folasade Ogunsola ◽  
Mobolanle Balogun ◽  
Sunny Aigbefo ◽  
Oyinlola Oduyebo ◽  
Rita Oladele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Washing

scholarly journals Hand washing practice among health care workers in Ethiopia: systemic review and meta-analysis, 2020

Heliyon ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. e06972
Author(s):  
Haileyesus Gedamu ◽  
Teshager W/giorgis ◽  
Getasew Tesfa ◽  
Yilkal Tafere ◽  
Minichil Genet
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Systemic Review ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Self-Reported Hand Washing Behaviors among Restaurant Kitchen Chefs in Jiangsu Province, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2149
Author(s):  
Bin Cui ◽  
Shao Ying Li ◽  
Linda Dong-Ling Wang ◽  
Xiang Chen ◽  
Jun Ke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Restaurant Industry ◽  
Jiangsu Province ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Foodborne Illnesses ◽  
Close Attention ◽  
Chi Square

Inadequate hand washing among chefs is a major contributor to outbreaks of foodborne illnesses originating in restaurants. Although many studies have evaluated hand hygiene knowledge (HHK) and self-reported hand washing behaviors (HWBs) in restaurant workers in different countries, little is known about HHK and HWBs in restaurant kitchen chefs, particularly in China. In this study, we interviewed 453 restaurant kitchen chefs in Jiangsu Province in China regarding their HHK and HWBs and used Chi-square tests (Fisher exact tests), pairwise comparisons, and linear regression models to analyze the responses and identify determinants of HHK and HWBs. Results reveal that less frequent hand washing after leaving work temporarily and after touching used cutlery were the main issues among restaurant kitchen chefs in Jiangsu Province. Kitchen hands had lower levels of HHK and engaged less frequently in good HWBs than the other type of chefs. Furthermore, working in a large restaurant and having worked in the restaurant industry for a longer amount of time were correlated with better HHK and HWBs. These findings suggest that close attention should be paid to the HWBs of chefs during food preparation, that kitchen hands are the key group of restaurant kitchen workers who need training in HHK, and that regulatory activities should focus on small-scale restaurants.

scholarly journals 034. Hand-Washing Compliance Among Emergency Medical Responders

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (S3) ◽  
pp. S55-S55
Author(s):  
T. Chadwick Eustis ◽  
Elisabeth J. Fowlie ◽  
Seth W. Wright ◽  
Keith D. Wrenn ◽  
Corey M. Slovis
Keyword(s):  
Hand Washing ◽  
Emergency Medical

scholarly journals Situations Leading to Reduced Effectiveness of Current Hand Hygiene against Infectious Mucus from Influenza Virus-Infected Patients

mSphere ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryohei Hirose ◽  
Takaaki Nakaya ◽  
Yuji Naito ◽  
Tomo Daidoji ◽  
Risa Bandou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Influenza A Virus ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Ethanol Concentration ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Hand Rubbing ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Diffusion Convection ◽  
Low Rate

ABSTRACT Both antiseptic hand rubbing (AHR) using ethanol-based disinfectants (EBDs) and antiseptic hand washing (AHW) are important means of infection control to prevent seasonal influenza A virus (IAV) outbreaks. However, previous reports suggest a reduced efficacy of ethanol disinfection against pathogens in mucus. We aimed to elucidate the situations and mechanisms underlying the reduced efficacy of EBDs against IAV in infectious mucus. We evaluated IAV inactivation and ethanol concentration change using IAV-infected patients’ mucus (sputum). Additionally, AHR and AHW effectiveness against infectious mucus adhering to the hands and fingers was evaluated in 10 volunteers. Our clinical study showed that EBD effectiveness against IAV in mucus was extremely reduced compared to IAV in saline. IAV in mucus remained active despite 120 s of AHR; however, IAV in saline was completely inactivated within 30 s. Due to the low rate of diffusion/convection because of the physical properties of mucus as a hydrogel, the time required for the ethanol concentration to reach an IAV inactivation level and thus for EBDs to completely inactivate IAV was approximately eight times longer in mucus than in saline. On the other hand, AHR inactivated IAV in mucus within 30 s when the mucus dried completely because the hydrogel characteristics were lost. Additionally, AHW rapidly inactivated IAV. Until infectious mucus has completely dried, infectious IAV can remain on the hands and fingers, even after appropriate AHR using EBD, thereby increasing the risk of IAV transmission. We clarified the ineffectiveness of EBD use against IAV in infectious mucus. IMPORTANCE Antiseptic hand rubbing (AHR) and antiseptic hand washing (AHW) are important to prevent the spread of influenza A virus (IAV). This study elucidated the situations/mechanisms underlying the reduced efficacy of AHR against infectious mucus derived from IAV-infected individuals and indicated the weaknesses of the current hand hygiene regimens. Due to the low rate of diffusion/convection because of the physical properties of mucus as a hydrogel, the efficacy of AHR using ethanol-based disinfectant against mucus is greatly reduced until infectious mucus adhering to the hands/fingers has completely dried. If there is insufficient time before treating the next patient (i.e., if the infectious mucus is not completely dry), medical staff should be aware that effectiveness of AHR is reduced. Since AHW is effective against both dry and nondry infectious mucus, AHW should be adopted to compensate for these weaknesses of AHR.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in a Mentally Retarded Woman

1989 ◽  
Vol 155 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. McNally ◽  
John E. Calamari
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Mentally Retarded ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is extremely rare among mentally retarded people. We report here a case of a mildly mentally retarded woman who exhibits contamination obsessions, compulsive hand-washing rituals, and avoidance.

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