Handwashing, but how? Microbial effectiveness of existing handwashing practices in high-density suburbs of Harare, Zimbabwe

Highlights • Handwashing technique influences microbial effectiveness. • Effective handwashing technique includes specific scrubbing steps, soap and tap use. • Handwashing campaigns should target both handwashing frequency and technique.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of infection control 2017-03, Vol.45 (3), p.228-233
Hauptverfasser:	Friedrich, Max N.D., MSc, Julian, Timothy R., PhD, Kappler, Andreas, Nhiwatiwa, Tamuka, PhD, Mosler, Hans-Joachim
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Bacterial Load Diarrhea Effectiveness Efficacy Enterobacteriaceae - isolation & purification Escherichia coli - isolation & purification Family Characteristics Family Health Female Generalized linear models Hand - microbiology Hand Disinfection - methods Hands Humans Hygiene Infection Control Infection Control - methods Infectious Disease Male Microorganisms Middle Aged Procedure Recommendation Steps Suburban areas Suburban Population Zimbabwe
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • Handwashing technique influences microbial effectiveness. • Effective handwashing technique includes specific scrubbing steps, soap and tap use. • Handwashing campaigns should target both handwashing frequency and technique.
ISSN:	0196-6553 1527-3296
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajic.2016.06.035