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The effect of a comprehensive handwashing program on absenteeism in elementary schools.
- Source :
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American journal of infection control [Am J Infect Control] 2002 Jun; Vol. 30 (4), pp. 217-20. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Handwashing is one of the most important factors in controlling the spread of micro-organisms and in preventing the development of infections. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a comprehensive handwashing program on absenteeism in elementary grades. Two hundred ninety students from 5 independent schools were enrolled in the study. Each test classroom had a control classroom, and only the test classroom received the intervention (education program and hand sanitizer). Absenteeism data were collected for 3 months. The number of absences was 50.6% lower in the test group (P <.001). The data strongly suggest that a hand hygiene program that combines education and use of a hand sanitizer in the classroom can lower absenteeism and be cost-effective.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0196-6553
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- American journal of infection control
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12032496
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1067/mic.2002.120366