PERSONAL HYGIENE, HAND WASHING TECHNIQUE, USE OF

ANTISEPTIC HAND RUB

Aman UllahB.Sc. MLT

M. Phil MicrobiologyMaster in Health Research

Certificate in Health and Physical Education

Personal Hygiene

Individual's practice to keep the cleanliness of his all parts of body and clothes which can help to prevent disease transmission and create ones good aesthetic condition

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The benefits of safe water supply and sanitation efforts in a given community can easily be lost if the communities still carry on with the poor personal hygiene behavior and the same is true for the foods

The water that we drink and the food we eat need to be kept in a sanitary condition and used hygienically

Mode of transmission of disease and contamination from unhygienic person and environment to healthy individual and vise versa

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Personal hygiene costs very little when it is compared with its importance

Personal hygiene includes; the hygiene of the hand, body, feet, tooth, eye, cloths, genital areas, and the like

Personal Hygiene cont..The hand: Failure to perform appropriate hand hygiene is

considered to be important route for disease transmission

Finger nails, if not properly cleaned and trimmed, are suitable locations for accumulation of dirt and germs

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The feet:We can keep our feet hygienic by cleaning the

feet, shoes and socksRegular washing of our feet prevents from fungal

attack and undesirable health consequencesWhen cleanliness of the toes is neglected, the bad

odor generated has social consequences

Personal Hygiene cont..The skin: Wash your body with warm water and soap

preferably everyday to remove dust and dirt Wear the right size and type of clothes to suit

local weather conditions Sweat and oily secretion from the skin cause

dust to stick on its surface and clogs the skin pores, this favor growth of bacteria which cause various disease and undesirable odor

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The mouth and teeth: Keep the mouth and teeth clean at all times If this aspect of oral hygiene is neglected, food

particles caught between the teeth decay quickly causing gum and tooth disease as well as bad breath

To prevent this undesirable situation, immediately after eating, the tooth should be brushed and the mouth flushed out with copious amount of water

Personal Hygiene cont..The head: The scalp and hair should be kept clean by

washing with soap and warm water Dirty scalp harbor parasites such as lice, which

can transmit disease, cause inability to sleep and consequently poor health

Dirt on the head can also allow spores of ringworm to develop

Personal Hygiene cont..The nose: The nose contains hairs in the nostrils that filter dirt

and germs from the air For this reason the nostrils should at all times keep

clean by using a handkerchief or blowing at intervals to remove the accumulated dust and spores

This way, the incidence of infection that usually starts at the throat can be reduced or controlled

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The eyes: Dirty eye is the place for common housefly Germs carried on the flies’ legs can be deposited

in or near the eyes and may cause diseases Eyes should be washed In the morning together

with face, after exposure to dust, smoke and soot or other contagious matter

Personal Hygiene cont..The genitalia: Emphasis has to be given to keep the pubic and

genital areas clean Shaving of pubic hair is one of the main important

parts for the genital hygiene Benefits of keeping genital hygiene are good

relationship with sexual partner and to prevent disease transmission, insect infestation and developing offensive smell

How does personal hygiene prevents us from developing a disease

Like any other forms of life, microbes that cause illness require suitable environment to survive, grow and multiply

When these basic requirements are not met due to cleanliness microbial growth and multiplication is discouraged denying them their chance of causing disease

Hand washing technique

Preparation

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Antiseptic Hand rub

Antiseptic hand rub is used to reduce or inhibit the growth of microorganisms without the need for an exogenous source of water and requiring no rinsing or drying with towels or other devices

Healthcare workers should wash hands with soap and water when hands are visibly dirty, contaminated or soiled and use an antiseptic hand rub when hands are not visibly soiled to reduce bacterial counts

Antiseptic Hand rub cont..Alcohol-based hand rubs may be a better option than traditional hand washing with plain soap and water or antiseptic hand wash because: Require less time More effective for standard hand washing than soap More accessible than sinks Reduce bacterial counts on hands Improve skin condition

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