Good Personal Hygiene: A Fight against the Spread of Infectious Diseases

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ofure Odigwe
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Personal Hygiene

Evolution, Ayurveda, immunity, and preventive aspects for emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 86-93
Author(s):  
Dhirajsingh Sumersingh Rajput
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Physiological Mechanism ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Breathing Exercise ◽  
Theory Of Evolution ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Living Being

Evolution is continuous process of changes in structural and physiological mechanism in living being. Microbes/pathogens can evolve naturally or artificially and become resistant to various medicines. Novel coronavirus is such evolved pathogen of coronavirus group. Enough strong immunity is needed to prevent or survive from COVID-19 pandemic. Ayurveda provides ways for evolving physiological responses to built immunity. Present work is brief attempt to increase insight in this filed.Present review was done based on simple theory of evolution, recent updates regarding prevention of COVID-19, Ayurveda aspect toward infectious diseases and Ayurveda ways towards prevention of infectious diseases with special reference to COVID-19. Person with impaired immunity is more susceptible for COVID-19 and thus immunity is an important preventing factor. Ayurveda Rasayana (rejuvanation) herbs, Yoga exercises, Pranayama (special breathing exercise), daily regimens and personal hygiene guidelines can be helpful strategies in controlling the spread of COVID-19.The preventive aspects of pandemic situations are narrated in Ayurveda with enough details. These ways need to be scientifically explored and refined for precision. As prevention is always better than cure hence Ayurveda ways can be considered for future strategies to avoid pandemics such as COVID-19.  There is great need of research on Ayurveda medicines on COVID-19 like diseases.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT KEBERSIHAN DIRI DAN FAKTOR PREDISPOSISI PADA ANAK DI PANTI ASUHAN AL-AMAL SURABAYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Astri Nur Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Research Type

ABSTRACT The incidence of infectious diseases due to personal hygiene in orphanages children often occurs. a factor that has an influence is predisposing factors. The purpose of this study is to known the correlation between the level of personal hygiene and predisposing factors in children at Panti Asuhan Al Amal Surabaya. The research type was observation research with cross sectional approach. The research subject’s samples used 67 children from 80 children of total population. Statistical analysis to obtain correlation used chi-square test. The results showed that there is  relationship between age (p value = 0.002), knowledge (p value = 0.039), and facility (p value = 0,001) to the level of personal hygiene. there is no relationship bentween gender (p value = 0.084) and attitude (p value = 0.225) to the level of personal hygiene. So it can be concluded that age and knowledge as predisposing factors are dominant to influence person's behavior. Keywords: personal hygiene, knowledge, predisposing factors, children   ABSTRAK Kejadian penyakit menular karena kurangnya kebersihan diri pada anak di panti asuhan sering terjadi. Salah satu faktor yang memiliki pengaruh yaitu faktor predisposisi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat kebersihan diri dan faktor predisposisi pada anak di Panti Asuhan Al Amal Surabaya. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian obseravional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebesar 67 anak dari total populasi 80 anak. Analisa statistik untuk mendapatkan hubungan menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan usia (p value = 0,002), pengetahuan ( p value = 0,039), dan fasilitas (p value = 0,001) terhadap tingkat kebersihan diri. Jenis kelamin (p value = 0,084) dan sikap (p value = 0,225) tidak ada hubungan terhadap tingkat kebersihan diri. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa usia, pengetahuan, dan fasilitas sebagai faktor predisposisi yang  dominan dalam mempengaruhi perilaku seseorang. Kata Kunci: kebersihan diri, pengetahuan, faktor predisposisi, anak

scholarly journals Hubungan Perilaku Kebersihan Perorangan dan Lingkungan Serta Status Gizi dengan Kejadian Infeksi pada Anak Usia Sekolah di Sekolah Dasar Kota Jambi

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Gusti Lestari Handayani ◽  
Abbasiah Abbasiah
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Reciprocal Relationship ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Environmental Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Behavior

The spread of epidemiologically-based school-based disease among school children in Indonesia is still high. Cases of infection such as dengue hemorrhagic fever, diarrhea, intestinal worms, acute respiratory infections, and reactions to food due to poor sanitation and food safety. The risk of health problems in children due to environmental pollution from various processes of development activities is increasing. In addition to the environment, the problem that must be considered is to shape healthy behaviors in school children. Malnutrition can inhibit the immune response and increase the risk of infectious diseases. Infectious diseases with a person's nutritional status can be described as a reciprocal relationship. Objective of the research to find out the correlation between individual hygiene behavior and environmental hygiene and nutritional status with the incidence of infection in school age children in Jambi elementary school. Research design was cross sectional design. Data collection is done by using questionnaires. The research was conducted in 3 (three) primary schools namely SDN 40, SDN 151, SDN 131 Kota Jambi. The sample in this research is 138. Data analysis using cross chi-square statistical test. The result of statistical test showed that there was a significant correlation between individual hygiene behavior with the incidence of infectious diseases with P value 0.036, and the behavior of environmental hygiene and incidence of infectious diseases with P value 0,013 OR 3,361. While the relationship of nutritional status and incidence of infectious diseases found that there is no significant relationship with P value 0.469. It is expected that the school can improve personal and environmental hygiene efforts through cooperation with health and education providers in the form of counseling programs and personal hygiene and environmental training.

THE STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONAL HYGIENE AND INTESTINAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF RURAL RESIDENTS

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yajuan Zhang ◽  
Yuming Guo ◽  
Hui Tao ◽  
Liyang Wang ◽  
Xiaochuan Pan
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Empowering Tunisians Youth to seasonal influenza: Auto medication versus empathy

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Maaoui ◽  
I Moumni
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
School Level ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
School Students

Abstract Background and aim In Tunisia, self-medication against seasonal influenza is a public health problem that mainly affects low- and middle-income social categories. For implementation of an educational intervention, this study will assess young Tunisians' literacy towards Seasonal Influenza. Health education, socio-demographic (gender and intersectionality) and media variables will be explored. Methods This is a cross-sectional study, which included Tunisian students from different educational levels and residents in different regions of the country. Results The results show that the risk perception and level literacy depend on gender, geographical proximity, media coverage and didactic choices. The fears of male students in preparatory or secondary school focus significantly more than for female school students around seasonal Influenza, respectively (21.5% vs. 10%, p < 0.05) and (25.7% vs 7.4%, p < 0.05). Among the behaviors purposed to students, to protect themselves from infectious diseases, the consumption of antibiotics! ranks second before personal hygiene (hand washing), vaccination and avoidance measures. In general, 'avoid public places' and 'avoid taking public transport' are behaviors that seem little or not adopted in case of influenza whatever the school level or the study specialty of youths. Questions were asked, moreover, on 'the acceptability of the mask wearing in family and in the public space'. Only 14% preparatory school students and 11% of secondary school students would 'totally' agree to wear it at home and away from home. Conclusions Considering the literacy level of young Tunisians towards the seasonal influenza, pandemic and MDR risks remains high. Innovative educational interventions, which combining epidemiological and ecological knowledge (social, economic, scientific, epidemiological and individual contexts), would be better adapted to new and emerging health issues and could reduce social inequalities in health. Key messages Social qualification in the face of infectious diseases. Development of capacities to perceive and manage seasonal Influenza.

scholarly journals MAKALAH PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN TENTANG PENYAKIT MENULAR

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Addini Amira Putri
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Biological Agents ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Regular Exercise ◽  
The World ◽  
Healthy Body

Purpose : infectious disease is a disease that must be wary of because it is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Some of the infectious diseases can be transmitted through the air, and in general, infectious diseases can cause death. This condition is getting worse with unhealthy environmental conditions that cause some acute infectious diseases that are dangerous to attack humans such as diseases originating in animals. hence, we must maintain a healthy body by maintaining personal hygiene and environment, eating healthy and nutritious food, and regular exercise. With that, we can avoid contracting infectious diseases or slow the spread.This disease can move from one person to another, transmission can occur directly or indirectly and can also be transmitted through intermediaries or liaison. Infectious diseases are usually characterized by the cause of a living disease and can move to attack the host (patient). Infectious diseases are caused by biological agents such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites and are not caused by physical factors such as burns or chemicals (poisoning).

scholarly journals Traditions & Customs of Ancient Indian Culture and Their Role in COVID 19 Pandemic Prevention and Control

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-323
Author(s):  
Abhishek Tiwari ◽  
Manish Kumar Manar ◽  
Shivendra Kumar Singh ◽  
Udit Mohan ◽  
Kanchan Panday ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Indian Culture ◽  
The World ◽  
Scientific Principles ◽  
And Control

The truth of COVID 19 Pandemic is that it has already changed the demography of many countries, still changing the Climate & Environment and will continue to change the Global Economy for quite some time. The simple good personal hygiene and physical distancing measures were identified as one of the most effective protections against COVID 19. The Indian way of living has many scientific principles inherited in it to combat infectious diseases. We follow the Sanatan Sanskriti concepts traditionally, sometimes not even realizing the rationale behind it. This article tries to explore the correlation between the preventive measures and our traditional Sanatan practices. The pandemic has shaken the globe and time has come to rethink and move back to basics of our ancient traditions for a sustainable future. There is a need to promote our cultural practices and avoid running behind the ultra-modern ways of living so that the world learns to combat and live with the COVID 19.

SYMPOSIUM: ANIMALS AND DISEASE INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1958 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-376
Author(s):  
F. H. Top
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
General Population ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
The United States ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Viral Diseases ◽  
Death Rates ◽  
Adequate Nutrition ◽  
Animal Diseases ◽  
The Past

AT FIRST blush the symposium title is arresting—and perhaps an odd one to many whose practice is limited to the diseases of children. Animals are prone to diseases. These diseases may affect man, and adults would appear to be more frequently involved than children. However, animal diseases transmissible to man and called the zoonoses, are becoming more obvious in their frequency because of the changing character of infections during the past 50 years—and children contract the zoonoses frequently enough to warrant consideration. The beginning of the present century seemed to usher in a change in the incidence and severity of many infectious diseases and particularly the so-called "common communicable diseases of childhood." It was certainly true for diseases of bacterial etiology relating to both morbidity and mortality whereas the incidence of several viral diseases such as chickenpox, measles, rubella and mumps remained the same, but the sting of complications and the threat of death were markedly reduced. The latter is well illustrated in Table I, which shows a comparison of death rates for certain diseases using the years 1900, 1925 and 1950 as mileposts. Deaths are chosen as a measure because case information is meager for the United States at large. The period between 1900 and 1925 was the era in which rapid strides were being made toward an improvement of community hygiene, while a consciousness of the importance of personal hygiene became evident around 1910. Between 1925 and 1950 the likely influences were an improved economy, better housing and more adequate nutrition for the general population.

scholarly journals Analysis of personal and national factors that influence depression in individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Ho Lee ◽  
Hocheol Lee ◽  
Ji Eon Kim ◽  
Seok Jun Moon ◽  
Eun Woo Nam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
World Health ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Physical Damage ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Previous studies of infectious diseases showed that infectious diseases not only cause physical damage to infected individuals but also damage to the mental health of the public. Therefore this study aims to analyze the factors that affected depression in the public during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide evidence for COVID-19-related mental health policies and to emphasize the need to prepare for mental health issues related to potential infectious disease outbreaks in the future. Results This study performed the following statistical analyses to analyze the factors that influence depression in the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, to confirm the level of depression in the public in each country, the participants’ depression was plotted on a Boxplot graph for analysis. Second, to confirm personal and national factors that influence depression in individuals, a multi-level analysis was conducted. As a result, the median Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score for all participants was 6. The median was higher than the overall median for the Philippines, Indonesia, and Paraguay, suggesting a higher level of depression. In personal variables, depression was higher in females than in males, and higher in participants who had experienced discrimination due to COVID-19 than those who had not. In contrast, depression was lower in older participants, those with good subjective health, and those who practiced personal hygiene for prevention. In national variables, depression was higher when the Government Response Stringency Index score was higher, when life expectancy was higher, and when social capital was higher. In contrast, depression was lower when literacy rates were higher. Conclusions Our study reveals that depression was higher in participants living in countries with higher stringency index scores than in participants living in other countries. Maintaining a high level of vigilance for safety cannot be criticized. However, in the current situation, where coexisting with COVID-19 has become inevitable, inflexible and stringent policies not only increase depression in the public, but may also decrease resilience to COVID-19 and compromise preparations for coexistence with COVID-19. Accordingly, when establishing policies such as social distancing and quarantine, each country should consider the context of their own country.

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