2013
DOI: 10.1590/s0104-07072013000400005
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Abstract: Quantitative exploratory study with the objective to identify the perspectives of professors and undergraduate students on aspects regarding hand hygiene and healthcare associated infections in their daily care practice. The study instrument was a questionnaire with seven statements related to the studied theme, which was answered by 109 undergraduate students and 53 professors at a public university in São Paulo, Brazil. Significant disagreement between the two groups was observed in regard to the statement t… Show more

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“…Despite its epidemiological importance, promoting adherence to this practice is a challenge. 23 Different causes are attributed to the negligence of health professionals towards the hand hygiene technique, sometimes related to their beliefs and myths, lack of nearby sinks and adequate resources, skin reactions on the hands, lack of motivation, time, human resources, preparation and awareness about the importance of the hands in the transmission of microorganisms. 22 Some authors reported that, according to their experience and the review of the conducted literature, there are several factors, pointed out by health professionals, that interfere in this decision making about the adherence or not to the hand hygiene practice, such as: forgetfulness, ignorance of its importance, distance from sink, skin rash, insufficient time and lack of materials.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Despite its epidemiological importance, promoting adherence to this practice is a challenge. 23 Different causes are attributed to the negligence of health professionals towards the hand hygiene technique, sometimes related to their beliefs and myths, lack of nearby sinks and adequate resources, skin reactions on the hands, lack of motivation, time, human resources, preparation and awareness about the importance of the hands in the transmission of microorganisms. 22 Some authors reported that, according to their experience and the review of the conducted literature, there are several factors, pointed out by health professionals, that interfere in this decision making about the adherence or not to the hand hygiene practice, such as: forgetfulness, ignorance of its importance, distance from sink, skin rash, insufficient time and lack of materials.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Belela-Anacleto et al (10) desenvolveram estudo com o objetivo de identificar a perspectiva de docentes e universitários da área da saúde sobre aspectos relacionados à higienização das mãos e infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde, no cotidiano de sua prática. Esse estudo avaliou uma população de 109 universitários e 53 docentes de uma universidade pública de São Paulo, Brasil.…”
Section: Artigos Excluídos Segundo Os Critérios De Elegibilidade N=25unclassified
“…Due to the problematic of patient safety, vigilance and preventive actions are important, which should be considered a priority in institutions and services committed to safer care. 4 Hand hygiene is not an unknown issue, and since 1846 hand hygiene has been recognized as an obligatory practice among health professionals, due to its effectiveness in reducing infections and mortality of users and in the transmission of pathogens and the incidence of crosstransmission. 5 The hand hygiene measure is a simpler and less costly individual action to prevent the spread of hospital infections.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%