Exploratory analysis on the practice of hand hygiene applied by people against COVID-19 in Argentina
Abstract: Hand hygiene is one of the most popular tips to prevent diarrheal and respiratory diseases. Faced with COVID-19, the message has been extended to specific situations not only in the hospital setting, but also in the community, however, despite being a simple habit, it is not...
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Universidad Nacional Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Secretaria de Ciencia y Tecnología
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coronavirus infections hand washing Argentina infecciones por coronavirus lavado de manos Argentina . |
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Exploratory analysis on the practice of hand hygiene applied by people against COVID-19 in Argentina |
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Exploratory analysis on the practice of hand hygiene applied by people against COVID-19 in Argentina |
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Hand hygiene is one of the most popular tips to prevent diarrheal and respiratory diseases. Faced with COVID-19, the message has been extended to specific situations not only in the hospital setting, but also in the community, however, despite being a simple habit, it is not fulfilled frequently.
It was proposed to analyze the hand hygiene practice that people apply to COVID-19 in Argentina.
A descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample was non-probabilistic by snowball. An anonymous online survey was designed on Google form and shared on social media. It was answered by a total of 1,362 people over 18 years of age, residing in Argentina, during the month of May-2021. It was divided into two sections: sociodemographic characteristics and hand hygiene practice. Correct hand washing was considered when: soap and water were used, the duration of the procedure between 40-60 seconds and a washing frequency “always” before and after key moments. For the statistical analysis, the STATA v.15 software was used and the chi-square test and logistic regressions adjusted for sex and age were applied.
The majority of those surveyed were women (74.9%) and the university level of study predominated (63.3%). 88.1% used soap and water for hygiene, however only 23.8% complied with the recommended time; the remaining 76.3% used less than 30 seconds or did not control the washing time. Regarding frequency, 85.1% washed their hands more than 3 times a day, but more than 50% washed their hands sometimes / never after blowing their nose, touching their face and objects. The prevalence of correct hand washing was 4.7% (3.2% in men and 5.3% in women). There was an association between correct hand washing and being or not a member of the health team (p = 0.001).
In conclusion, people sanitize their hands, however, most fail to comply with the time and frequency recommended to prevent COVID-19.
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I10-R327-article-348612024-04-15T16:19:09Z Exploratory analysis on the practice of hand hygiene applied by people against COVID-19 in Argentina Análisis exploratorio sobre la práctica de higiene de manos que aplican las personas frente a la COVID-19 en Argentina A Coluccini , ML Baraquet , ML Oberto , MG coronavirus infections hand washing Argentina infecciones por coronavirus lavado de manos Argentina . Abstract: Hand hygiene is one of the most popular tips to prevent diarrheal and respiratory diseases. Faced with COVID-19, the message has been extended to specific situations not only in the hospital setting, but also in the community, however, despite being a simple habit, it is not fulfilled frequently. It was proposed to analyze the hand hygiene practice that people apply to COVID-19 in Argentina. A descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample was non-probabilistic by snowball. An anonymous online survey was designed on Google form and shared on social media. It was answered by a total of 1,362 people over 18 years of age, residing in Argentina, during the month of May-2021. It was divided into two sections: sociodemographic characteristics and hand hygiene practice. Correct hand washing was considered when: soap and water were used, the duration of the procedure between 40-60 seconds and a washing frequency “always” before and after key moments. For the statistical analysis, the STATA v.15 software was used and the chi-square test and logistic regressions adjusted for sex and age were applied. The majority of those surveyed were women (74.9%) and the university level of study predominated (63.3%). 88.1% used soap and water for hygiene, however only 23.8% complied with the recommended time; the remaining 76.3% used less than 30 seconds or did not control the washing time. Regarding frequency, 85.1% washed their hands more than 3 times a day, but more than 50% washed their hands sometimes / never after blowing their nose, touching their face and objects. The prevalence of correct hand washing was 4.7% (3.2% in men and 5.3% in women). There was an association between correct hand washing and being or not a member of the health team (p = 0.001). In conclusion, people sanitize their hands, however, most fail to comply with the time and frequency recommended to prevent COVID-19. Resumen: La higiene de manos es uno de los consejos que más se difunden para prevenir enfermedades diarreicas y respiratorias. Frente a la COVID-19 el mensaje se ha extendido a situaciones puntuales no solo en el ámbito hospitalario, sino también en la comunidad, sin embargo, a pesar de ser un hábito sencillo, no se cumple con frecuencia. Se propuso analizar la práctica de higiene de manos que aplican las personas frente a la COVID-19 en Argentina. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, observacional y transversal. La muestra fue no probabilística por bola de nieve. Una encuesta en línea, anónima, se diseñó en Google formulario y se compartió por las redes sociales. La respondieron un total de 1362 personas mayores de 18 años, residentes en Argentina, durante el mes de mayo-2021. La misma se dividió en dos secciones: características sociodemográficas y práctica de higiene de manos. Se consideró un correcto lavado de manos cuando: se utilizó agua y jabón, el tiempo de duración del procedimiento entre 40-60 segundos y una frecuencia de lavado “siempre” antes y después de momentos claves. Para el análisis estadístico se empleó el software STATA v.15 y se aplicó el test chi-cuadrado y regresiones logísticas ajustadas por sexo y edad. La mayoría de los encuestados fueron mujeres (74,9%) y predominó el nivel de estudio universitario (63,3%). El 88,1% utilizó agua y jabón para la higiene, sin embargo solo el 23,8% cumplieron con el tiempo recomendado; el 76,3% restante utilizó menos de 30 segundos o no controló el tiempo de lavado. Con respecto a la frecuencia, el 85,1% se lavó las manos más de 3 veces al día, pero más del 50% lavó sus manos a veces/nunca después de sonarse la nariz, tocarse la cara y objetos. La prevalencia de un correcto lavado de manos fue de 4,7% (3,2% en hombres y 5,3% en mujeres). Hubo asociación entre correcto lavado de manos y ser o no integrante del equipo de salud (p = 0,001). En conclusión, las personas se higienizan las manos, sin embargo, la mayoría incumple con el tiempo y frecuencia recomendada para prevenir la COVID-19. . Universidad Nacional Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Secretaria de Ciencia y Tecnología 2021-10-12 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion texto texto texto https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/34861 Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba.; Vol. 78 No. Suplemento (2021): Suplemento JIC XXII Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba; Vol. 78 Núm. Suplemento (2021): Suplemento JIC XXII Revista da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Córdoba; v. 78 n. Suplemento (2021): Suplemento JIC XXII 1853-0605 0014-6722 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |