scholarly journals Environmental hygiene in time of COVID-19pandemic

Hygiena ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-142
Author(s):  
Lenka Hobzová
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Hygiene

Preventive Medicine in World War II. Volume 2. Environmental Hygiene

1955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jr. Coates ◽  
Hoff John B. ◽  
Hoff Ebbe C. ◽  
Bill Phebe M. ◽  
Johnson Audrey A. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Preventive Medicine ◽  
World War ◽  
Environmental Hygiene

scholarly journals The Clean pilot study: evaluation of an environmental hygiene intervention bundle in three Tanzanian hospitals

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgia Gon ◽  
Abdunoor M. Kabanywanyi ◽  
Petri Blinkhoff ◽  
Simon Cousens ◽  
Stephanie J. Dancer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Low Income ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Surface Cleaning ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Environmental Hygiene ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Healthcare associated infections (HAI) are estimated to affect up to 15% of hospital inpatients in low-income countries (LICs). A critical but often neglected aspect of HAI prevention is basic environmental hygiene, particularly surface cleaning and linen management. TEACH CLEAN is an educational intervention aimed at improving environmental hygiene. We evaluated the effectiveness of this intervention in a pilot study in three high-volume maternity and newborn units in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods This study design prospectively evaluated the intervention as a whole, and offered a before-and-after comparison of the impact of the main training. We measured changes in microbiological cleanliness [Aerobic Colony Counts (ACC) and presence of Staphylococcus aureus] using dipslides, and physical cleaning action using gel dots. These were analysed with descriptive statistics and logistic regression models. We used qualitative (focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and semi-structured observation) and quantitative (observation checklist) tools to measure why and how the intervention worked. We describe these findings across the themes of adaptation, fidelity, dose, reach and context. Results Microbiological cleanliness improved during the study period (ACC pre-training: 19%; post-training: 41%). The odds of cleanliness increased on average by 1.33 weekly during the pre-training period (CI = 1.11–1.60), and by 1.08 (CI = 1.03–1.13) during the post-training period. Cleaning action improved only in the pre-training period. Detection of S. aureus on hospital surfaces did not change substantially. The intervention was well received and considered feasible in this context. The major pitfalls in the implementation were the limited number of training sessions at the hospital level and the lack of supportive supervision. A systems barrier to implementation was lack of regular cleaning supplies. Conclusions The evaluation suggests that improvements in microbiological cleanliness are possible using this intervention and can be sustained. Improved microbiological cleanliness is a key step on the pathway to infection prevention in hospitals. Future research should assess whether this bundle is cost-effective in reducing bacterial and viral transmission and infection using a rigorous study design.

Multihospital Outbreak ofClostridium difficileRibotype 027 Infection: Epidemiology and Analysis of Control Measures

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamoon A. Aldeyab ◽  
Michael J. Devine ◽  
Peter Flanagan ◽  
Michael Mannion ◽  
Avril Craig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Environmental Hygiene ◽  
Ribotype 027 ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Large Outbreak ◽  
The Impact

Objective.To report a large outbreak ofClostridium difficileinfection (CDI; ribotype 027) between June 2007 and August 2008, describe infection control measures, and evaluate the impact of restricting the use of fluoroquinolones in controlling the outbreak.Design.Outbreak investigation in 3 acute care hospitals of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland.Interventions.Implementation of a series of CDI control measures that targeted high-risk antibiotic agents (ie, restriction of fluoroquinolones), infection control practices, and environmental hygiene.Results.A total of 318 cases of CDI were identified during the outbreak, which was the result of the interaction betweenC. difficileribotype 027 being introduced into the affected hospitals for the first time and other predisposing risk factors (ranging from host factors to suboptimal compliance with antibiotic guidelines and infection control policies). The 30-day all-cause mortality rate was 24.5%; however, CDI was the attributable cause of death for only 2.5% of the infected patients. Time series analysis showed that restricting the use of fluoroquinolones was associated with a significant reduction in the incidence of CDI (coefficient, —0.054; lag time, 4 months;P= .003).Conclusion.These findings provide additional evidence to support the value of antimicrobial stewardship as an essential element of multifaceted interventions to control CDI outbreaks. The present CDI outbreak was ended following the implementation of an action plan improving communication, antibiotic stewardship, infection control practices, environmental hygiene, and surveillance.

scholarly journals Factors Contributing to Poor Environmental Hygiene in Kehemu location, Rundu, Namibia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Justina Nakakuwa ◽  
Daniel Opotamutale Ashipala ◽  
Esther Kamenye ◽  
Alice Lifalaza ◽  
Marian Sankombo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Health ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Environmental Hygiene ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Awareness Raising ◽  
The Town

Solid waste management in Rundu, Namibia, is a major challenge, resulting in significant environmental health hazards. The purpose of this study was therefore to identify and describe the factors contributing to poor environmental hygiene specifically in Kehemu location in Rundu, while the objectives were to explore the factors contributing to poor environmental hygiene in the area. A qualitative approach was employed comprising an explorative and descriptive design. The research population for this particular study consisted of residents of Kehemu location and a sample was drawn from this population using purposive sampling. Data were collected from focus group discussions conducted with 15 (fifteen) residents. The transcribed interviews and narratives from the research notes were organised into codes, main themes and sub-themes. The results from this study revealed, among other things, that the methods used by most households for disposing of waste included digging holes, burning the waste and dumping it in open areas. In addition, factors contributing to poor environmental hygiene in Kehemu location include a lack of dumping sites, dustbins and refuse removal services. The findings of this study call for well-articulated actions to address the factors identified as being associated with poor environmental hygiene in Kehemu. The study recommends that the town council should empower the community by providing dustbins, initiating clean-up campaigns and providing education and awareness-raising as some measures for curbing problems related to environmental health.

scholarly journals Faktor Risiko Penularan Penyakit Skabies pada Santri di Pondok Pesantren An Nawawi Berjan Kecamatan Gebang Kabupaten Purworejo Jawa Tengah

2019 ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Suci Ihtiaringtyas ◽  
Budi Mulyaningsih ◽  
Sitti Rahmah Umniyati
Keyword(s):  
House Dust ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Dust Mites ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Environmental Hygiene ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Hygiene Factors

The high density of occupancy and poor environmental hygiene in An Nawawi Islamic Boarding School, Purworejo could effect on the health status of students. Scabies is one of  health problem that often occurs in Islamic boarding schools. The aims of this study was to determine risk factors of scabies transmission on students at An Nawawi Boarding School Berjan Gebang subdistrict, Purworejo District of Central Java. This study used observational analytic methods using case-control design. The measured variables were environmental hygiene, residential density, personal hygiene, contact with  patient, knowledge, sex, age and the presence or absence of house dust mites (TDR). The population in this study were students at Boarding School An Nawawi with the sample size is 104 students. Data obtained from environmental hygiene observational, questionnaires, physician diagnosis, skin swab sampling and sampling of house dust. Data were analyzed with Chi-Square (α=0.05). The result of this study showed that  115 of 161 students were diagnosed with scabies and S. scabiei was founded from 34 slide of skin swab. Environmental hygiene factors (p=0.000; OR=9.490), contact with patients (p=0.040; OR=2.912), sex (p=0.000; OR=5.083), and age of santri related to scabies transmission (p=0.000). House dust mites Dermatophagoides sp. found at An Nawawi Islamic Boarding School. Environmental cleanliness is the most dominant factor that influences the transmission of scabies at An Nawawi Islamic Boarding School

scholarly journals Prayer and Wisdom on the Board of on Environmental Cleaning Warnings: Functions and Meaning

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-99
Author(s):  
Ira Mayasari
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Affective Meaning ◽  
Environmental Cleaning ◽  
Environmental Hygiene ◽  
Language Functions ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Affective Meanings

The purpose of this study was to determine the function of language and affective meaning on environmental hygiene warning boards. This research is a qualitative descriptive study, namely by analyzing writing data on environmental hygiene warning boards. The object of this research is written data on the father of environmental hygiene warnings taken from the internet. The conclusions from the results of the study are that there are three language functions, namely informational, expressive, and directive functions. From 42 data, there are 13 informational functions, 14 expressive functions, and 15 directive functions. Based on the meaning, 13 positive affective meanings and 28 negative affective meanings were found.

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