The 6 Steps of Handwashing Education

Washing hands with soap is part of the C lean and Healthy Behavior program in the household . Washing hands with soap is one of the preventive measures through sanitation measures by cleaning the hands and fingers using soap and water. Human hands are often the agents that carry germs and cause pathogens to pass from one person or from nature to another through direct or indirect contact. The purpose of this study was to increase the knowledge and ability to wash hands in community . The activity was carried out on May 06 and May 20, 2021 . The method used in this study is lectures and discussions as well as the practice of washing hands through video conferencing g . Participants in this activity totale d 20 people . The results obtained were increased knowledge of community and the ability to practice washing hands properly.

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SARS-CoV-2 RNA and Supermarket Surfaces: A Real or Presumed Threat?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18179404 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (17) ◽

pp. 9404

Author(s):

Giuseppina Caggiano ◽

Francesco Triggiano ◽

Francesca Apollonio ◽

Giusy Diella ◽

Marco Lopuzzo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Preventive Measures ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Virus Transmission ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

Human Populations ◽

Indirect Contact ◽

Correct Usage ◽

Community Environments ◽

Material Temperature ◽

Rna Contamination

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in March 2020 in Italy, leading to the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that continues to cause high global morbidity and mortality in human populations. Numerous studies have focused on the spread and persistence of the virus in the hospital setting. New scientific evidence shows that SARS-CoV-2 is present in different community environments. Although aerosol is one of the main routes of transmission for SARS-CoV-2, indirect contact through virus-contaminated surfaces could also play a key role. The survival and persistence of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces appear to be influenced by the characteristics of the material, temperature, and humidity. In this study, we investigated the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA on surfaces in 20 supermarkets throughout the Apulia region during the lockdown period. We collected a total of 300 swab samples from various surfaces including supermarket scales, trolley handles, refrigerator and freezer handles, and keyboards. In total, 13 (4.3%) surfaces were positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA contamination, with shopping trolley handles being the most frequently contaminated. This study showed that contamination in public spaces can occur, so we remark the importance to adopt adequate preventive measures, including environment ventilation, careful surfaces sanitation, hand hygiene, and correct usage of masks, to reduce the likelihood of virus transmission.

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Abstract #500: Osteoporosis Preventive Measures in Patients Receiving Glucocorticoids - are they Being Practiced?

Endocrine Practice ◽

10.1016/s1530-891x(20)42637-0 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

pp. 97

Author(s):

Nitika Malhotra ◽

Reem Alnazawi ◽

Ved Gossain ◽

Matthew Hebdon

Keyword(s):

Preventive Measures

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Fatality of Suicide Attempts in Amsterdam 1996–2005

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910.30.4.180 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 180-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Evertjan Jansen ◽

Marcel C.A. Buster ◽

Annemarie L. Zuur ◽

Cees Das

Keyword(s):

Health Service ◽

Time Trends ◽

Suicide Attempts ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Case Fatality ◽

Absolute Number ◽

Demographic Differences ◽

Demographic Groups ◽

Wish To Die ◽

Municipal Health

Background: According to recent figures, Amsterdam is the municipality with the highest absolute number of suicides and the second highest suicide rate in the Netherlands. Aims: The aim of the study was to identify time trends and demographic differences in the occurrence of nonfatal suicide attempts versus suicides. Methods: We used registrations of forensic physicians and ambulance services of the Municipal Health Service of Amsterdam to study 1,004 suicides and 6,166 nonfatal attempts occurring in Amsterdam over the period 1996–2005. Results: The number of nonfatal attempts declined from 1996 to 2005, but the number of completed suicides remained relatively stable. Although case fatality was strongly associated with method used, we also found higher case fatalities for men and older people independent of method. Conclusions: The case fatality results suggest differences in motive among different demographic groups: possibly the wish to die is stronger among men and elderly. This finding had implications for the success to be expected from different preventive measures.

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