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Assessment of hand-surface touching behavior among individuals visiting dental hospital in gurugram, haryana: A pilot observational study
World Journal of Dentistry ; 12(2):121-125, 2021.
Article in English | Scopus | ID: covidwho-1271028
ABSTRACT
Aim and

objective:

This study aims to find out the frequency for touching the various surfaces including mucosal and non-mucosal as well as the use of preventive measures from coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) among individuals visiting the dental hospital in Gurugram, Haryana. Materials and

methods:

A total of 34 individuals were observed over a period of 21 days for 60 minutes and the frequencies of their hand touching the various surfaces were recorded.

Results:

The result showed a higher frequency of touching the surfaces in females. Mucosal and non-living surfaces were more touched than non-mucosal surfaces.

Conclusion:

This study indicates that citizens must grab better concepts of infection spread to minimize the pandemic effect. Clinical

significance:

Checking self-inoculation behavior can be a method of prevention of disease spread in dental hospitals. © Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.

Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Scopus Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: World Journal of Dentistry Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Scopus Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: World Journal of Dentistry Year: 2021 Document Type: Article