Archive | 2021
Kap study of hand hygiene practices among interns during COVID19 Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
Abstract
Introduction: Hand hygiene being a simple action, compliance among health care workers is < 40%. one such effort is introduction of my moments for hand hygiene. Aim & Objective: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practise of hand hygiene practices among interns. Material & Methods: Study was conducted during Covid19 period (April to June 2020.) A questionnaire based on WHO s concept of Five Moments for Hand Hygiene was used to evaluate awareness of indications for hand hygiene and compliance was observed during Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) sessions. Observations & Results: 105 interns were taken for the study. 66 males (63%) and 39 females (37%) participated voluntarily. 5 internees three males and two females have not cooperated during the study. Discussion: 57.3% of positive indications for hand hygiene were correctly identified & 42.53% students were not sure about these moments which had similar findings with Mann and Wood.