ABSTRACT
Background: Hand hygiene has been long been acknowledged as one of the most simple and cost-effective method to prevent the spread of many infections. Hand hygiene is defined as the cleaning of hands to reduce microbial load. Hand hygiene can be performed either by hand washing with soap and water or by using alcohol based hand rubs. The ongoing pandemic has further stressed the importance of hand hygiene in prevention of infections including the COVID 19 infection. In fact, hand hygiene along with use of face mask and social distancing are recommended as the first-line interventions in the prevention of COVID 19. WHO has come forward with certain recommendations pertaining to hand hygiene practices to be followed in this regard. The Government of India has also organized various campaigns for the general public regarding the importance of hand hygiene and the correct techniques to be followed in doing so. Our study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices among medical students regarding hand hygiene since non-compliance on their part to adhere to such practices could lead to further transmission of infections. Method(s): This study will be questionnaire based and is being conducted among the students of Government Medical College, Srinagar to evaluate their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hand hygiene.