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6 articles for “Knowledge of hand hygiene”
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A study to assess the perception, practices and the factors influencing hand hygiene among 2nd and 3rd year B.sc nursing students posted in the Medical Surgical Unit at a tertiary care hospital, Bangalore.
Abstract: There are millions of workers in the healthcare industry. Though the health care includes doctors, laboratory technicians and physiotherapist, nurses are the major workforce in a healthcare industry. The number of patients admitted to the hospital is also increasing every year due to the rise in communicable and non-communicable diseases. The inadequate knowledge and practice of hand hygiene by the health care workers can leads to many healthcare associated infections …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Hand Hygiene during COVID-19 Pandemic among Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: China reported the Novel Coronavirus at the end of the year 2019 which was declaredas a Pandemic disease by the WHO later. Proper hand hygiene was identified as one of the simplest,easiest, cost-effective COVID-19 control and prevention measures. It is therefore very important tounderstand the compliance of the Nursing students to hand hygiene. The purpose of this study is toassess the knowledge and attitude of hand hygiene among Nursing …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 62–66 Read article
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Effectiveness of a Hand Hygiene Programme on Knowledge and Practice among School-Going Children in Selected Primary Schools of Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat
Abstract: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective, low-cost measures for preventing infectious diseases among school-going children. Children are particularly vulnerable to hygiene-related illnesses due to frequent close contact, shared materials, and inadequate hand-washing practices. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a structured hand hygiene programme on the knowledge and practice of hand washing among school-going children in selected primary schools of Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat. A hand hygiene …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Standard Precautions among Staff Nurses Working in Various Departments of Selected Hospital, at Mangalore, Karnataka
Abstract: Background of the study: Standard precautions are the infection control techniques, mainly including good hygiene habits, use of personal protective equipment, correct sharps handling, and aseptic techniques. Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding standard precautions among staff nurses working in various departments of selected hospital at Mangalore. Methodology: The descriptive design was adopted; the samples were chosen by convenience sampling techniques, which consisted of 40 staff nurses working in various …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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A study on the awareness of COVID-19 among grocery storekeepers in selected areas of Anand district, Gujarat
Abstract: The coronavirus is not spread through properly cooked food, as cooking safely eliminates the virus. However, the virus can be transmitted through food products if it survives on their surfaces for several days. In this context, there is a prerequisite that along with grocery store owners, salesman and vendors, the consumers need to follow hygiene practices, wear mask, wash hands frequently, maintain social distancing, use sanitizer, wash the food items …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Exploring Knowledge, Awareness, and Implementation of Infection Prevention Measures Among Healthcare Professionals in a Tertiary Care Center in Kalaburagi
Abstract: Hospital-acquired infections significantly impede patient care, leading to heightened medical costs and straining healthcare resources. These nosocomial infections are a critical concern globally, with approximately 1.4 million people worldwide suffering from them at any moment. Research suggests that around 10% of patients admitted to hospitals are likely to contract some form of infection during their stay, highlighting the particular challenge of hospital-acquired infections in developing nations where the prevalence can …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 26–38 Read article