scholarly journals Comparison of hand hygiene antimicrobial efficacy: Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil versus triclosan

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1212-1219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Rizzo Gnatta ◽  
Flávia Morais Gomes Pinto ◽  
Camila Quartim de Moraes Bruna ◽  
Rafael Queiroz de Souza ◽  
Kazuko Uchikawa Graziano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Soft Soap ◽  
Melaleuca Alternifolia ◽  
Colony Forming Units ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Draft Version ◽  
The One ◽  
Logarithmic Reduction

OBJECTIVE: this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of hand hygiene performed with two different soap formulations: 0.3% Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil versus 0.5% triclosan, and to compare them with two reference hygiene procedures: the official methodology procedure (soft soap) versus the draft version of the procedure (soft soap + propan-2-ol). METHOD: using the European EN 1499 method, logarithmic reduction factors were determined for the number of colony forming units of Escherichia coli K12 before and after hand hygiene of 15 volunteer subjects, and compared using the one-tailed Wilcoxon test. RESULTS: referring to the soft soap, there was no difference between the performance of soap with 0.3% M. alternifolia and soap containing 0.5% triclosan. The soft soap + propan-2-ol proved to be more effective than the other hand hygiene procedures. CONCLUSION: studies to verify the therapeutic efficacy of essential oil in hand hygiene can improve adherence to this practice.

scholarly journals The impact of a ‘milking the COW’ campaign in a regional hospital in Singapore

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surinder Kaur M. S. Pada ◽  
Poh Lishi ◽  
Kim Sim Ng ◽  
Sarathamani Rethenam ◽  
Lilibeth Silagan Alenton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Mixed Model Analysis ◽  
Colony Forming Units ◽  
Skin Flora ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Computerisation of various processes in hospitals and reliance on electronic devices raises the concern of contamination of these devices from the patient environment. We undertook this study to determine if an attached hand hygiene device that unlocks the screen of a computer on wheels (COW) on usage can be effective in decreasing the microbiological burden on computer keyboards. Methods An electronic hand sanitizer was integrated onto the COW. A prospective cohort study with a crossover design involving 2 control and 2 intervention wards was used. The study end point was the number of colony forming units found on the keyboards. Bacteria were classified into 4 main groups; pathogenic, skin flora, from the environment or those thought to be commensals in healthy individuals. We then used a mixed effects model for the statistical analysis to determine if there were any differences before and after the intervention. Results Thirty-nine keyboards were swabbed at baseline, day 7 and 14, with 234 keyboards cultured, colony forming units (CFUs) counted and organisms isolated. By mixed model analysis, the difference of mean bacteria count between intervention and control for week 1 was 32.74 (− 32.74, CI − 94.29 to 28.75, p = 0.29), for week 2 by 155.86 (− 155.86, CI − 227.45 to − 83.53, p < 0.0001), and after the 2-week period by 157.04 (− 157.04, CI − 231.53 to − 82.67, p < 0.0001). In the sub-analysis, there were significant differences of pathogenic bacteria counts for the Intervention as compared to the Control in contrast with commensal counts. Conclusion A hand hygiene device attached to a COW may be effective in decreasing the microbiological burden on computer keyboards.

Privatization: A Catalyst for the Profitability of French Companies: Empirical Validation

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Anouar Dkhili
Keyword(s):  
Stock Market ◽  
Market Performance ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Performance Indices ◽  
Public Companies ◽  
Stock Market Performance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Static Effect ◽  
The One ◽  
Profitability Ratios

The aim of this paper is to test the static and dynamic effects of the long-term privatization of public companies, on the one hand on their economic and financial profitability, and on the other hand on their stock market performance. To achieve this goal, we used a sample of 14 French companies observed during the period 1986-2014. The econometric approach used in this study is of the longitudinal type, the data cover a horizon of seven years (three years before privatization, the year of privatization and three years later), while applying tests of median differences (Wilcoxon test) and mean difference (Student's test), applied to the two series of averages of profitability ratios and market performance indices calculated before and after privatization. The empirical results indicate firstly that there is a significant static effect for most companies on the profitability ratios (ROA, ROE), as well as on the stock market performance indices (BHR, BHAR), except the ratio of investment expenditure that is not statistically significant. Secondly, although the coefficient of the variable TP (expressing the interaction between the variables T and P) to only five positive signs out of 14 firms, there is a good linear adjustment (R2) between the independent variables (the time variable T, the privatization dummy variable P) and the dependent variable (Performance), which has just confirmed the dynamic efficiency of privatizations.

scholarly journals Prevention of Contact Dermatitis Due to Hand Hygiene in The Era of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Damayanti Damayanti ◽  
Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa ◽  
Sylvia Anggraeni ◽  
Menul Ayu Umborowati
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Hand Hygiene Campaign ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus is known to cause COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), and it is rapidly spreading throughout the world that it is declared as a global pandemic. Hand hygiene is widely promoted as it is recommended to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Contact dermatitis is one of the risks of hand hygiene campaign during the COVID-19. Purpose: This study aimed to assess the parents' level of knowledge before and after health education about contact dermatitis due to hand hygiene. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, and the data was collected via questionnaires. This study involved 53 respondents. Result: There was a significant increase in respondents' knowledge level after being educated (Wilcoxon test, p=0.000), as evidenced in the mean score of pre-test and post-test evaluation. Conclusion: To lower the incidence, education on contact dermatitis prevention due to hand hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic is required.

Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil soap: a potential alternative for hand hygiene

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Rizzo Gnatta ◽  
Vanessa de Brito Poveda ◽  
Maria Clara Padoveze ◽  
Kazuko Uchikawa Graziano ◽  
Ruth Natalia Teresa Turrini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Melaleuca Alternifolia ◽  
Potential Alternative

scholarly journals Konsumsi Buah Kurma Meningkatkan Kadar Hemoglobin pada Remaja Putri

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
M. Ridwan ◽  
Sri Lestariningsih ◽  
Gangsar Indah Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The One ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

<p><strong><em>Background:</em></strong><em> The prevalence of anemia in adult women aged 15-19 years in Metro City in 2016 was 67%, higher than the national rate of 35.3%. <strong>Purpose:</strong> The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of dates on the increase in hemoglobin (Hb) levels in Madrasah Aliyah students in Metro City. <strong>Methods</strong>: This study was a pre-experimental research design of the one group pretest - posttest. The study population was a class XI Madrasah Aliyah student in Metro city who experienced anemia with a sample of 71 students. The variables analyzed were the average Hb before and after the intervention by giving dates for 7 days. Univariate analysis using mean, median and bivariate analysis using non parametric dependent t test (Wilcoxon test). <strong>Results:</strong> The results of the study average Hb levels before the intervention were 10.45 gr / dL (46.5%) and after the intervention 11.70 gr / dL (49.3%), while the average increase in Hb levels after the intervention 1 , 1 gr / dL. Statistical test results obtained p value = 0,000, meaning that there is an influence of dates on increasing Hb levels. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Consumption of dates for seven days increases the Hb level of 1.1 gr / dL. Prevention of anemia in young women during menstruation can consume dates as a complementary therapy that is still natural.</em></p>

EFEKTIVITAS BOOKLET TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP PEMELIHARAAN KESEHATAN GIGI MULUT PADA IBU HAMIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Rahmaini Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
The Body ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Pregnancy causes physiological changes in the body and as well as in the oral cavity. Dental and oral diseases associated with pregnancy that is, gingivitis, periodontitis and pregnancy granuloma. Mouth dental disease during pregnancy is not only influenced by the pregnancy itself but rather the lack of knowledge about dental and oral health maintenance. Efforts to improve the knowledge of pregnant women about oral health is done by providing information, information necessary for health education media. In this case the media is created and used to improve the knowledge of pregnant women is the booklet. This study aimed to analyze the differences in knowledge and attitudes before and after maintenance booklet oral health in pregnant women. This study is a quasi experiment with one group pre  and post test design. The sample is the first trimester pregnant women who come to the health center in Sentosa Baru Medan as many as 34 people. Analysis of the data  forcompare the average difference in scores of knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention used the Wilcoxon test. The results showed there is an increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet with a value of p < 0.001, a percentage increase of 30% knowledge and attitudes percentage of 37%. The conclusions of this study is increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet.

Pengaruh Self Help Group Terhadap Kemampuan Keluarga Dalam Merawat Klien Skizofrenia Di Poli Jiwa Puskesmas Kalitidu

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuf Efendi ◽  
Errix Kristian Julianto
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Sign Test ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

ABSTRAKDiera perkembangan jaman saat ini, beberapa keluarga dihadapkan dengan permasalahna tentang adanya angggota keluarga yeng mengaami gangguan jiwa, tak jarang keluarga tidak mengetahui bagaimana merawat angota keluarga dengan gangguan jiwa. Self help group pada keluarga dengan gangguan jiwa perlu dilakukan untuk membantu keluarga mengatasi permasalahannya yang diselesaikan bersama dalam kelompok. Manfaat yang didapatkan pada terapi ini adalah terdapatnya peningkatan pengetahuan keluarga tentang Skizofrenia. Peningkatan pengetahuan ini akan berdampak terhadap kemampuan keluarga dalam merawat klien Skizofrenia..Desain penelitian ini menggunakan desain pre eksperimental dengan rancangan one group pre-posttest design. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah keluarga penderita Skizofrenia di PKU Jiwa Kalitidu yang berjumlah 32. . Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji Wolcoxon sign dengan tingkat kemaknaan 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kondisi responden sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan intervensi dengan self help group pada kemampuan merawat dengan  nilai uji wilcoxon sebesar 0,001 yang berarti ada pengaruh dari intervensi self help group dengan merawat keluarga dengan gangguan jiwa. Kata Kunci       : Self Help Group, Kemampuan Merawat, Skizofrenia   ABSTRACT. In the current era of development, some families are faced with problems about family members who suffer from mental disorders, often families do not know how to care for family members with mental disorders. Self help groups for families with mental disorders need to be done to help families overcome the problems that are solved together in a group. The benefit of this therapy is that there is an increase in family knowledge about Schizophrenia. This increase in knowledge will have an impact on the ability of families to care for Schizophrenia clients.The design of this study used a pre-experimental design with one group pre-posttest design. The sample in this study was the families of Schizophrenics in  Kalitidu public helath centre, amounting to 32.. Data were collected using a questionnaire and then analyzed using the Wolcoxon sign test with a significance level of 0.05.The results showed that the condition of the respondents before and after the intervention with self help group on the ability to care for Wilcoxon test value of 0.001, which means there is an influence of self help group intervention by caring for families with mental disorders. Keywords: Self Help Group, Caring Ability, Schizophrenia

scholarly journals Lost in Migration – Mirandese at a Crossroads

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 488-495
Author(s):  
Cláudia Martins ◽  
Sérgio Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Minority Language ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Linguistic Rights ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Literary Forms ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
The One ◽  
The 19Th Century

AbstractThe linguistic rights of Mirandese were enshrined in Portugal in 1999, though its “discovery” dates back to the very end of the 19th century at the hands of Leite de Vasconcellos. For centuries, it was the first or only language spoken by people living in the northeast of Portugal, particularly the district of Miranda do Douro. As a minority language, it has always moved among three dimensions. On the one hand, the need to assert and defend this language and have it acknowledged by the country, which proudly believe(d) in their monolingual history. Unavoidably, this has ensued the action of translation, especially active from the mid of the 20th century onwards, with an emphasis on the translation of the Bible and Portuguese canonical literature, as well as other renowned literary forms (e.g. The Adventures of Asterix). Finally, the third axis lies in migration, either within Portugal or abroad. Between the 1950s and the 1960s, Mirandese people were forced to leave Miranda do Douro and villages in the outskirts in the thousands. They fled not only due to the deeply entrenched poverty, but also the almost complete absence of future prospects, enhanced by the fact that they were regarded as not speaking “good” Portuguese, but rather a “charra” language, and as ignorant backward people. This period coincided with the building of dams on the river Douro and the cultural and linguistic shock that stemmed from this forceful contact, which exacerbated their sense of not belonging and of social shame. Bearing all this in mind, we seek to approach the role that migration played not only in the assertion of Mirandese as a language in its own right, but also in the empowerment of new generations of Mirandese people, highly qualified and politically engaged in the defence of this minority language, some of whom were former migrants. Thus, we aim to depict Mirandese’s political situation before and after the endorsement of the Portuguese Law no. 7/99.

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