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Hand hygiene01:23

Hand hygiene

Asepsis is the practice of preventing or breaking the chain of infection. The nurse employs aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms and reduce the risk of diseases. Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of aseptic techniques and is classified into medical and surgical asepsis. Medical asepsis includes hand hygiene and the use of gloves. Surgical asepsis, or the sterile technique, refers to practices that render and keep objects and areas free of microorganisms.
Hand washing...
Handwashing III: During the Procedure and Post-Procedure Steps01:15

Handwashing III: During the Procedure and Post-Procedure Steps

To wash hands properly, follow these steps:
Handwashing I: Introduction and Types of Equipment01:18

Handwashing I: Introduction and Types of Equipment

Handwashing is hand hygiene with plain or antimicrobial soap and water to physically remove dirt, organic material, and microorganisms. However, it may not kill all microorganisms. The handwashing procedure requires a hand wash basin, liquid soap, paper towels, a domestic waste bin, and disposable nail cleaner as optional equipment.
Hand wash basins in clinical areas should have faucets that can be turned on and off without using the hands; that is, they should be non-touch or lever-operated.
Handwashing II: Pre-procedure and Initial Procedure Steps01:19

Handwashing II: Pre-procedure and Initial Procedure Steps

The pre-procedure steps of handwashing include removing jewelry and rolling up sleeves. However, many organizations allow staff to wear wedding rings.
The hand washing procedure itself includes the following steps. First, cover cuts, if any, on hands with a waterproof dressing. Cuts and abrasions can become contaminated with bacteria hindering the ability to clean the area thoroughly. In addition, repeated hand washing can worsen an injury.  The nails must be short and clean, without nail paint...
Standard Precaution01:26

Standard Precaution

Standard precautions are the minimum infection control safeguards used while caring for all patients, irrespective of their disease condition. They help prevent the spread of common infectious microorganisms to healthcare workers, patients, and visitors in all healthcare settings.
Hand hygiene is the most crucial means to prevent the transmission of disease. Employers are legally required to provide their workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure or contact with...
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...

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Hand hygiene knowledge of college students.

J Kyle Taylor1, Roselyne Basco, Aya Zaied

  • 1Dept. of Biology/Medical Technology, Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA. jtaylor@aum.edu

Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology
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Summary

Students

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • University hygiene practices are crucial for preventing pathogen transmission.
  • Understanding student hygiene habits informs targeted health interventions.
  • Limited data exists on handwashing behaviors among university students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess handwashing habits among university students.
  • To correlate hygiene practices with academic major and gender.
  • To evaluate the relationship between hygiene knowledge, self-reported illness, and observed behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study of 100 students in campus restrooms.
  • Administered a quiz on hygiene knowledge and pathogen spread.
  • Conducted a survey on self-reported illness rates.

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Main Results:

  • Female students and science majors demonstrated significantly higher handwashing rates.
  • Females and science majors scored higher on hygiene knowledge assessments.
  • Individuals not washing hands reported higher rates of illness.

Conclusions:

  • Gender and academic major are associated with university student hygiene practices.
  • Improved hygiene knowledge correlates with better observed behaviors.
  • Effective handwashing is linked to reduced self-reported illness rates.