| The association between handwashing practices and illness symptoms among college students living in a university dormitory. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18834732 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe handwashing practices, the association of handwashing with upper respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, and the effects of gender on handwashing practices among male (n = 215) and female (n = 243) college students. Self-reported frequency of handwashing was not associated with infectious illness symptom reporting. Only a small proportion of males (10%) and females (7%) reported "always" washing their hands before eating. Females were more likely than males to always wash their hands after urinating (69% vs 43%; P < .0001) and after a bowel movement (84% vs 78%; P = .14). Identifying new strategies to increase handwashing may help prevent infectious disease transmission in residence hall environments. |
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Authors:
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Jyothi Thumma; Allison E Aiello; Betsy Foxman |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2008-10-03 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of infection control Volume: 37 ISSN: 1527-3296 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Infect Control Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-27 Completed Date: 2009-02-20 Revised Date: 2009-08-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8004854 Medline TA: Am J Infect Control Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 70-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Female Gastroenteritis / epidemiology*, prevention & control Handwashing* Humans Incidence Male Respiratory Tract Infections / epidemiology*, prevention & control Sex Factors Statistics as Topic Students Universities Young Adult |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01AI051675/AI/NIAID NIH HHS |
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