Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science

Korean society of Biological Nursing Science (한국기초간호학회)
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Comparison of Bacterial Cultivation Results before and after Hand Washing from a College Student in Gangwon Province, Korea: Using Plain and Antibacterial Soap

일 지역 대학생의 세정제를 이용한 손 씻기 후 유해 미생물의 차이: 일반세정제와 항균세정제 차이를 중심으로

  • Joung, Hye Young (Department of Nursing, Songho College) ;
  • Choi, Yeonim (Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Songho College) ;
  • Hyun, Hye Jin (Department of Nursing, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, Joo Hyun (Department of Nursing, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Yoon, Sung Ja (Department of Nursing, Songho College) ;
  • Lee, Gyusang (Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Yonsei University)
  • 정혜영 (송호대학교 간호과) ;
  • 최연임 (송호대학교 임상병리과) ;
  • 현혜진 (강원대학교 춘천캠퍼스 간호학과) ;
  • 김주현 (강원대학교 춘천캠퍼스 간호학과) ;
  • 윤성자 (송호대학교 간호과) ;
  • 이규상 (연세대학교 임상병리학과)
  • Received : 2014.04.01
  • Accepted : 2014.07.31
  • Published : 2014.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the microorganisms in the hand before and after hand washing, using plain and antibacterial soap. The purpose of this study was to provide details, for educational purposes, of hand washing methods that should be used by college students for their hand hygiene. Methods: This study was arranged using a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. Data obtained through questionnaires were collected from college students in Gangwon Province. This study involved three groups under different conditions. The first and the second group washed their hands with plain and antibacterial soap, respectively. The third group members were educated about hand washing and they then washed their hands with plain soap. In addition, we collected samples to investigate the removal rate of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause bacterial disease, by using sterile swabs from the hands in group 3. Results: The removal rates of bacteria in the first and the second group after hand washing with plain and antimicrobial soap were 62.7% and 76%, respectively. The third group, who were educated concerning proper hand washing, showed a figure of 72.8%. Conclusion: Repeated and more consistent education of college students concerning proper hand washing would be important in order to improve their knowledge, attitude, and performance with regard to hand washing.

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