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http://dx.doi.org/10.7586/jkbns.2014.16.3.157

Comparison of Bacterial Cultivation Results before and after Hand Washing from a College Student in Gangwon Province, Korea: Using Plain and Antibacterial Soap  

Joung, Hye Young (Department of Nursing, Songho College)
Choi, Yeonim (Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Songho College)
Hyun, Hye Jin (Department of Nursing, Kangwon National University)
Kim, Joo Hyun (Department of Nursing, Kangwon National University)
Yoon, Sung Ja (Department of Nursing, Songho College)
Lee, Gyusang (Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Yonsei University)
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Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science / v.16, no.3, 2014 , pp. 157-163 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study investigated the microorganisms in the hand before and after hand washing, using plain and antibacterial soap. The purpose of this study was to provide details, for educational purposes, of hand washing methods that should be used by college students for their hand hygiene. Methods: This study was arranged using a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. Data obtained through questionnaires were collected from college students in Gangwon Province. This study involved three groups under different conditions. The first and the second group washed their hands with plain and antibacterial soap, respectively. The third group members were educated about hand washing and they then washed their hands with plain soap. In addition, we collected samples to investigate the removal rate of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause bacterial disease, by using sterile swabs from the hands in group 3. Results: The removal rates of bacteria in the first and the second group after hand washing with plain and antimicrobial soap were 62.7% and 76%, respectively. The third group, who were educated concerning proper hand washing, showed a figure of 72.8%. Conclusion: Repeated and more consistent education of college students concerning proper hand washing would be important in order to improve their knowledge, attitude, and performance with regard to hand washing.
Keywords
Hand washing; Antibacterial; Soap;
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