To Study on Hand Hygiene Awareness Among Nursing Students In Rajasthan.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis Research (IJMSDR) - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Background- Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are of major concern when it comes to patient safety. Methods- The present study was cross-sectional study. A total of 100 nursing students were enrolled for the study. Knowledge was assessed using WHO hand hygiene questionnaire for health care workers. Results- A total of 9 showed good knowledge of hand hygiene practices. Out of 100, 67 nursing students had moderate knowledge and 24 nursing students had poor knowledge. Conclusion -The nursing students should be educated on the importance of hand hygiene and should also encouraged to use hand sanitizers whenever delivering health care in any format. Keywords: Hygiene, Students, Healthcare-Associated Infections.
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Uttam Kumar
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