Impact of Time and Handwashing on Infection Inference in Scenario‐Based Exposures Among Adults and Children in Japan
Fumikazu Furumi,
Yumiko Nishio
Abstract:IntroductionThe COVID‐19 pandemic has underscored the importance of preventive measures like handwashing and mask‐wearing. However, preschoolers often struggle to comprehend disease transmission. This study examined how time and handwashing impact adults’ and preschoolers’ inferential processes related to infectious disease transmission.MethodsThirty‐eight Japanese adults aged 18–23 years (8 men; 30 women) and 36 Japanese children aged 5–6 years (15 boys; 21 girls) participated in this study. Participants were… Show more
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