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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2020.27.2.132

Factors Influencing on Handwashing Performance among Nursing Students  

Jeon, Jaehee (Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
Choi, Eun Hee (Department of Nursing, Korean Bible University)
Kim, Jin Hee (Department of Nursing, Doowon Technical University)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.27, no.2, 2020 , pp. 132-141 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to analyze factors affecting the handwashing performance of nursing students using the health belief model, self-efficacy, and handwashing attitudes. Methods: Data were collected using structured questionnaires in 2018. 223 students enrolled in nursing college participated in the questionnaire, which consisted of four sections: health belief in hand washing, self-efficacy, hand washing attitude, and general handwahsing characteristics. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis with SPSS 21.0 statistical programs. Results: The significant predictors affecting proper hand cleansing were perceived benefits and motivation of health belief model, handwashing time and frequency, and handwashing attitude. Out of these significant variables, perceived benefits was shown to be the strongest predictor. Conclusion: The findings suggest that periodic and steady hand washing training programs need to be implemented in order to improve handwashing practices of nursing students. Such handwashing education programs should include content that sensitizes the benefits of hand washing and provides information on how to carry out hand washing in detail.
Keywords
Attitude; Handwashing; Nursing; Performance; Students;
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