Effect of handwashing agents on bacterial contamination.
Indian J Pediatr
;
1999 Jan-Feb; 66(1): 7-10
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-83250
ABSTRACT
In order to assess the effect of handwashing agents like soap and ash on the control of bacterial contamination, the study was carried out in two villages of Rajendranagar mandal of Rangareddy district, Andhra Pradesh. Twenty households belonging to high income group and twenty households belonging to low income group having 1-2 years age children were randomly selected for the study handwash samples. Before feeding the child handwash samples after washing with different agents were collected and analysed for bacterial contamination. The study revealed that use of soap or ash for washing hands before feeding the child reduced hand contamination significantly.
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Assunto principal:
Fatores Socioeconômicos
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Bangladesh
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recém-Nascido
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Contaminação de Alimentos
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Desinfecção das Mãos
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Coleta de Dados
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Microbiologia de Alimentos
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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