Conclusion: The results revealed that the techniques used were successful in increasing the target behavior that is
washing hands before meals of the patient.
Washing hands regularly is one of the ways of preventing it.
According to WHO guidelines hand washing is
washing hands with plain or antimicrobial soap and water.
An awareness campaign was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) themed (
Washing hands purifies the soul) which continued for many years.
Glo-germ kits were used during the event to educate the people on the proper way of
washing hands with soap.
Hot water, comfortable for
washing hands, is not hot enough to kill bacteria.
Karen said: "
Washing hands is a simple and effective way of reducing infections yet it can sometimes be forgotten.
World Health Organization observes World Hand Hygiene Day and urges health-care workers to reduce infections by
washing hands regularly
Dirty hands for the most part covered in residue from coughing, sneezing and not
washing hands on leaving a bathroom.
The students were made aware of the importance of
washing hands with soap in order to protect from germs and water born diseases.
But the Food Standards Agency says many cases could be avoided just by
washing hands and thoroughly cooking food.