scholarly journals Personal hygiene and taking into account the preventive measures and safety among healthcare providers

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Ghona Abd El-Nasser Ali ◽  
Nadia Mohamed ◽  
Abeer Y. Mahdy
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Spread Of Infection

Negligence of personal hygiene and safety practices among healthcare personnel is not only a major risk factor in the spread of infection, but is in many instances an abuse of human rights.Aim: the study aim was to assess the personal hygiene and taking into account the preventive measures and safety among healthcare providers.Tools: An interview questionnaire sheet and personal hygiene and vaccination status.Subject and methods: A descriptive design was used in the current study and all available doctors, nurses and housekeeper in the days of data collection.Results: It was found that the majority of physicians (76.2%) were holders of a bachelor degree of medicine, while the majority of nurses were holders of a diploma /technical of nursing and the majority of housekeepers were holders of a basic education. There were highly statistical significant differences based on study groups, profession, and qualifications.Conclusion: The adherence of the majority of healthcare provider with personal hygiene and safety measures were ranged from poor to fair. There was a relationship between availability of protective equipments barrier and personal hygiene practices and safety measures. Recommendations: A significant efforts are needed to enhance universal precaution compliance among caregivers includes training, strict supervision with disciplinary measures for poor compliance with improve the facilities available and equipments for personal hygiene and safety.

scholarly journals Covid-19 prevention by adopting a healthy daily lifestyle

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 4207
Author(s):  
Monalisa Mahajan
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Pharmaceutical Treatment ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Susceptible Population ◽  
The People ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The corona virus disease caused by novel coronavirus SARAS-Cov2 is a public health emergency of international concern. Numerous measures have been implemented in many countries to reduce the person to person virus transmission as well as the outbreak. The specific focus of preventive measures is more on the susceptible population of children, healthcare providers, and older people. Many of the people practice safety measures without proper knowledge as to whether these measures are sufficient or not to prevent the spread of the virusAs of this time there has no effective pharmaceutical treatment, there should be adopt a way of prevention that is much helpful than cure.

scholarly journals A Study on the Compliance, Risk Perception and Attitude of University of Khartoum Medical Students to Safety Measures against COVID-19 during the Period of Lockdown, a Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Mohamed Ibrahim Ali ◽  
Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed ◽  
Mohammed Eltahier Abdalla Omer ◽  
Gaffar Alemam A. Manhal
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
High Attitude ◽  
The University

Abstract Background COVID-19 is a novel respiratory infectious disease. Preventive measures against COVID-19 include facemask use, physical distancing and good sanitation and hygiene practices. Risk perception of COVID-19 is important in prevention. Lockdown was imposed in Sudan in early 2020. The study aim to: study the compliance, risk perception and attitude of University of Khartoum Medical Students to safety measures during the period of COVID-19 lockdown. Methodology: A University-based cross sectional study was conducted at the University of Khartoum, Faculty of Medicine in 435 students selected via proportionate stratified random sampling through a self-administered semi- structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Pearson and Mann Whitney U test were used to measure associations. Result Out of 435 participants, a mean adherence of 57.7%, mean risk perception of 73.6% was elicited. And 80.3% had a positive attitude towards lockdown. Adherence had significant association with gender and risk perception. Risk perception had no significant relation with gender. Conclusion In conclusion, adherence to preventive measures among medical students of the University of Khartoum was poor. Risk Perception was high. Attitude towards lockdown was positive.

scholarly journals Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Prevention and Disinfection

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Nabih Mohammad Lawand ◽  
Samaa Al Tabbah
Keyword(s):  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Routine Application ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Cleaning And Disinfection ◽  
Successful Prevention

The successful prevention of spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection depends on the routine application of preventive measures taken to prevent this spread. Strategies for preventing transmission of the disease include practices such as social/physical distancing, self-quarantine and isolation when appropriate, maintaining overall good personal hygiene practices like of handwashing and protecting others from coughs and sneezes by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Moreover, Transmission of coronavirus occurs through contaminated surfaces where it may remain viable for hours to days. It is recommended to clean visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection through applying surface-appropriate disinfectants. In this review, we summarized the recommendations on the prevention, cleaning, and disinfection of the novel beta-coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in order to help lower the chances of contracting Covid-19 and spreading it to someone else. Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; Coronavirus Disease; COVID-19, Disinfection

scholarly journals Microbiological Contamination and Food Hygiene Practices In old Restaurants In Nablus Governorate, Palestine

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
WAFAA MENAWI ◽  
Nada Maher Saeeri ◽  
Maimona Jalal Quzmar ◽  
Noor Baker Abu Hijleeh ◽  
Hala Salah Alden Antar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Coliform Bacteria ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Food Hygiene ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Food Safety Training

Abstract Introduction: Personal hygiene is important in maintaining food quality and health safety, so the low level of personal hygiene causes contamination leading to food spoilage and the occurrence of sick cases for consumers.Objective: This study was conducted under the Corona pandemic to verify food safety in Nablus old restaurants, Palestine, in the year 2021.Research methodology: This study covered 32 restaurants and 160 employees randomly selected. Data collection began between April and June in 2021 using 160 questionnaires that included 20 questions were answered by workers in these restaurants.Results: Contamination with coliform bacteria was found in the restaurant samples with a percentage (42.5%), where the samples have taken from the tables having the highest contamination of this bacterium (50%). Furthermore, the data revealed that there was a relationship between coliform bacteria contamination and age, educational level, and food safety training, as the contamination being seen in the group that got the training, In contrast to those who didn't at the P-value <0.20.Conclusion: There was an association of bacterial contamination with age, especially among the younger group who were less concerned with hygiene and food safety practices compared to the elderly group. And it turns out that restaurant workers must be properly trained in food safety and monitored regularly.

scholarly journals A Study on the Compliance, Risk Perception and Attitude of University of Khartoum Medical Students to Safety Measures Against COVID-19 during the Period of Lockdown, Khartoum, Sudan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Mohamed Ibrahim Ali ◽  
Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed ◽  
Mohammed Eltahier Abdalla Omer
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
High Attitude ◽  
The University

Abstract Background COVID-19 is a novel respiratory infectious disease. Preventive measures against COVID-19 include facemask use, physical distancing and good sanitation and hygiene practices. Risk perception of COVID-19 is important in prevention. Lockdown was imposed in Sudan in early 2020. The study aims to: study the compliance, risk perception and attitude of University of Khartoum Medical Students to safety measures during the period of COVID-19 lockdown. Methodology: An observational descriptive cross sectional study, institutional based at the University of Khartoum, Faculty of Medicine in 435 students selected via proportionate stratified random sampling through a self-administered semi- structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Pearson and Mann Whitney U test were used to measure associations. Result Out of 435 participants, a mean adherence of 57.7%, mean risk perception of 73.6% were elicited. And 80.3% had a positive attitude towards lockdown. Adherence had significant association with gender and risk perception. Risk perception had no significant relation with gender. Conclusion In conclusion, adherence to preventive measures among medical students of the University of Khartoum was poor. Risk Perception was high. Attitude towards lockdown was positive.

scholarly journals Study on knowledge, attitude and behaviour of patient towards dermatophytosis and importance of maintaining personal hygiene

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1560
Author(s):  
Sivaramakrishnan Sangaiah S. ◽  
Arun Karthikeyan S. ◽  
Ashok Kumar N. ◽  
Sukanya G.
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Spread Of Infection

Background: Dermatophytosis is considered as a silent epidemic with a global prevalence of 25%. In India, it has been reported in various studies with high prevalence of 27% and it is important to find the modifiable contributing factors for dermatophytosis, so as to prevent the high morbidity affecting the social and occupational health.Methods: A total of 100 patients participated in this cross-sectional study conducted in dermatology outpatient department (OPD) at tertiary care hospital. After obtaining informed written consent, all patients above 18 years of age diagnosed with superficial fungal Skin infections were subjected to pretested, semi-structured questionnaire to collect data regarding the knowledge, attitude and practices towards the dermatophytosis.Results: Out of 100 patients in this study, 45% of patients has knowledge about the spread of fungal infection from person to person and 55% patients not agreeing with it. The study also revealed that 84% of patients reported correctly about the association of sweating with sweat feeling index (SFI) and 76% of patients know about the possible sites of dermatophyte infection. 91% and 96% of patients had no knowledge about the spread of infection through sharing clothes and collective washing clothes of other family members.Conclusions: Despite the patients demonstrating good knowledge about mode of spread of dermatophytosis, still most of the patients are failed to implement the knowledge in maintaining personal hygiene practices. There is a need to improve the gap between the knowledge about the dermatophytosis and their personal hygiene practices towards the infection. It is important to communicate with the patient about the treatment of other family members and changing their attitude towards the infection. This approach will help to improve the adherence of treatment and also prevents the recurrence of dermatophytosis.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Inquiry into Rural Primary Schooler's Hygiene during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Kupang regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-124
Author(s):  
Christina Rony Nayoan ◽  
Indra Yohanes Kiling
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
School Students ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas ◽  
Project Data ◽  
Spread Of Infection

Introduction: The importance of personal hygiene in preventing the spread of infection cannot be underestimated. Handwashing is an essential aspect of personal hygiene, especially among children. This study aimed to explore primary school students' hygiene in rural and remote areas in the Kupang regency. Methods: This study was conducted as a part of the end line evaluation of the MEMBACA II project. Teachers from four primary schools in three villages were purposively selected to participate in this study. The teachers were recruited from the participant schools of the MEMBACA II Project. Data was collected using phone interviews. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Results: In total, there were 31 participants across four primary schools interviewed. The participants consisted of teachers, village leaders, village reading camp facilitators, and school supervisors. Participants were recruited as a proxy for providing information about students' hygiene. There were three themes identified as a result of the data analysis. The first theme is an improvement in children’s hygiene behavior. The second theme is the benefit of the little doctor program in children’s hygiene practices. The third theme challenges in children’s hygiene promotion and education. Overall, children were used to handwashing practices. They understood the importance of handwashing, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. They were also aware of four essential times of handwashing. However, the adults perceived the need for handwashing equipment and access to clean water were the main challenges to maintaining students' hygiene. Conclusion: The study demonstrated the significance of regularly teaching children about handwashing in making handwashing habits among these youngsters. A continuing provision of health literacy and access to clean water is required to maintain hygiene behavior 

Capturing the surge of public interest towards Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and BCG vaccine during COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shabbir Syed-Abdul ◽  
Shwetambara Malwade ◽  
Sim-Mei Choo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Drug Effects ◽  
The United States ◽  
Bcg Vaccine ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
Treatment Regimes ◽  
Appropriate Treatment

UNSTRUCTURED The outbreak of COVID-19 that started in December 2019, was declared a pandemic in March 2020. Currently, there is no specific treatment recommended and healthcare providers are struggling to find appropriate treatment regimes. Medication misinformation spread through social media has caused panic situations and self-prescription leading to harmful drug effects. The situation worsened following false propaganda via social media, leading to shortage of some medications. Our study shows the frequency of search for the medications Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), Azithromycin and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in Google Trends, across 6 countries. Public interests from the United States, Italy and Spain leaned towards HCQ, whereas those from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea were keen towards learning about the BCG vaccine. Our article aimed to inform the general public of the adverse drug reactions to avoid self-prescription or yield to the assumptions of leaders and unanimous social media posts. Proactive participation and preventive measures such as social distancing, use of face masks and hand sanitizers are recommended to help curb COVID-19 and other infections.

Challenges in prevention & control of COVID - 19 pandemic in dentistry: A review. (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameera Begum ◽  
Riaz Abdulla ◽  
Akhter Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Spread Of Infection ◽  
High Chance

UNSTRUCTURED The menace of COVID 19 pandemic has become a major public health concern all over the world. It is a pandemic outbreak that originated from Wuhan, Hubei province of China in December 2019. All healthcare professionals including dental surgeons are in the front line and a high chance of constantly getting infected. Droplet and aerosol transmissions are the utmost concern in dental clinics and dental college hospitals. Hence, COVID 19 has a high risk of spread through droplets and aerosols generated during dental procedures from infected patients. This review article highlights the dental perspective and discusses the various preventive measures undertaken to control the spread of infection in dental clinics and dental college hospital setups.

scholarly journals Should COVID-19 Mother Breastfeed her Newborn Child? A Literature Review on the Safety of Breastfeeding for Pregnant Women with COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harshil Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Direct Contact ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Her Family ◽  
Viral Antibodies ◽  
Newborn Child ◽  
Droplet Transmission

Abstract Purpose of Review Breastfeeding is beneficial to both the newborn and the mother. During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns have been raised on whether the SARS-CoV-2 virus could be transmitted from COVID-19 positive mother to the newborn through breastmilk. The purpose of this review is to examine the available evidence on the risks of transmission of infection from COVID-19 mothers to their newborns through breastfeeding. Recent Findings Data is very limited in this regard, with only a few smaller case series, and case reports have been published so far. In most of the studies, breastmilk samples from COVID-19 mothers tested negative for the virus. In the case reports where the virus was detected in breastmilk and the infants were diagnosed with COVID-19, it remained unclear whether the disease was transmitted through breastmilk or direct contact or through delivery. Another hypothesis is that the viral antibodies could pass to the newborn passively through breastmilk of COVID-19 positive mothers and give immunity to the child, but data is minimal. Summary Based on the currently available limited evidence and recognizing the benefits of breastfeeding, it may be concluded that if the health of the mother and her newborn allows, direct breastfeeding or extracted breastmilk should be encouraged by the healthcare providers after a careful discussion of the risks of vertical transmission to the mother and her family. Preventive measures should be taken by COVID-19 mothers to prevent droplet transmission of infection to the infants while breastfeeding.

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