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Menstrual hygiene management practices and associated factors among primary school girls in Gakenke district, Rwanda.

BACKGROUND: Menstruating girls encounter persistent social, cultural, and religious restrictions, alongside inadequate facilities at home and school, hindering effective menstrual hygiene management (MHM). In rural Rwanda, limited awareness and preparedness worsen these challenges. This study investigates MHM practices and associated factors among primary schoolgirls in the Gakenke District to inform targeted interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An institution-based cross-sectional study of 384 primary school girls was conducted. A systematic sampling technique was used for recruiting partic…

Vaginal microbiome knowledge and hygiene practices among women in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The vaginal microbiome plays a critical role in reproductive health through Lactobacillus-dominated communities that maintain acidic pH and suppress pathogens. Disruptive hygiene practices, such as douching and certain feminine products, may negatively affect this balance. Limited data exist on vaginal microbiome awareness and related behaviors among women in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess women’s knowledge of the human and vaginal microbiome and examine associated hygiene practices.  MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted betw…

The hygiene hypothesis of crime: Examining the link between disgust-related diseases and crime incidence.

Disgust, an evolutionarily adaptive mechanism for pathogen avoidance, plays a critical role in shaping social and moral behaviors. However, its influence on societal outcomes, such as crime, remains underexplored. This study examines the relationship between disgust-related diseases (diarrhea, HIV, and leprosy) and violent crimes (sex-related crimes, assault, and homicide) in Indonesia, a high-pathogen-stress environment. Using publicly available data from 2022 to 2023, we analyzed correlations between disease prevalence and crime incidents, controlling for socioeconomic factors, including pop

CHANGES IN PRE-AND POST-INTERVENTION HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE IN ICU ON WHO HANDWASHING POSTERS.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) cause more deaths in the European Union than all other infectious diseases. Hand hygiene (HH) has been considered the most important means of preventing HAIs but HH compliance is generally less than 50%. One of the five steps that the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines identify to be specifically implemented are poster reminders. The aim of this study was to evaluate compliance with HH by healthcare workers before and after an intervention on standardized WHO HH poster reminders. An observational one-month study was conducted in a university hospi…

Effect of Eyelid Hygiene on Functional Visual Acuity After Cataract Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of eyelid hygiene after cataract surgery on eyelid and ocular surface findings, subjective symptoms and visual function, including functional visual acuity (FVA) and higher order aberration, in a randomized controlled study. METHODS: Fifty patients who underwent cataract surgery at a single institution were involved. Twenty-five patients were instructed to wipe their eyelids twice a day from one to four weeks postoperatively, whereas the other 25 patients did not perform any eyelid hygiene. Optical measurement, FVA, meibomian glands, the grade of meibum, lid ma…

Dental caries, oral hygiene status and deleterious habits among migrant construction workers of Belagavi, India.

BACKGROUND: Occupation significantly influences oral health, with factors like the work environment, stress levels, access to dental care, and job-related habits playing crucial roles. The oral health of construction workers, especially migrant workers, is a noteworthy concern. Understanding the oral health of this population is crucial for enhancing their quality of life through various means. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dental caries, oral hygiene status, and deleterious habits in this occupational group of Belagavi district, Karnataka. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study des…

Bettering Sleep Hygiene to Decrease Delirium and Improve Patient Satisfaction on an Inpatient Oncology Unit.

Poor sleep during hospitalization can negatively affect patient health, well-being, and satisfaction. This nurse-led quality improvement project aimed to promote quality sleep on an inpatient telemetry medical-surgical onco.

Inappropriate diet and hygiene status affect the progression of diabetic kidney disease by causing dysbiosis.

OBJECTIVE: Although the effects of an unhealthy diet on the risks of diabetes and its renal complications are well understood, the effects of hygiene status have not been fully elucidated. RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES: We created four groups of mice according to the diet fed (standard [SD] or high-fat [HFD]) and their living environment (conventional [CV] or specific pathogen-free [SPF]), and characterized the extent of their kidney pathology, their gut microbiota, and their fecal short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations. RESULTS: The body masses and glycated hemoglobin levels of the …

Epidemiological evaluation of patient compliance regarding oral health and hygiene during the COVID-19 period.

UNLABELLED: This work aimed to report values on oral hygiene habits at home during the pandemic and compare the differences between previous oral hygiene habits. A total of 1,136 questionnaires were filled in via a link sent through email to the patients. The answers show that although they had more time during the pandemic, they spent less time on dental and tongue hygiene. Dental and tongue hygiene are key to maintaining systemic health. The questionnaire was sent by e-mail to 1,136 male and female patients throughout Italy. Demonstrate and understand whether patients during the pandemic cle…

Oral health status and hygiene practices among visually impaired adolescents from a school in Kenya.

BACKGROUND: Visual impairment affects a significant population globally. The aim of this study was to determine the oral health status and oral hygiene practices among visually impaired adolescents from a school in Kenya. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 159 adolescents aged 10-19 years attending the largest public primary boarding school for the blind in Kenya. A questionnaire was used to record participants' socio-demographic variables and oral hygiene practices. Clinical examination was undertaken to assess oral health status which consisted of oral hygien…

The impact of gingivitis reduction on lung function: a randomized trial under intensified oral hygiene.

BACKGROUND: Periodontal disease and lung function impairment were found to be associated with low-grade systemic or local inflammation, and … ional trial primarily aims to test the hypothesis that gingivitis reduction by optimized daily oral hygiene, professional tooth cleaning and antibacterial chlorhexidine (CHX)-containing mouth rinse improves lung function in terms of forced vital capacity (FVC) by at least 2%. The secondary objective will test the hypothesis that gingivitis reduction impro …

The Vaginal Microbiome in Health and Disease-What Role Do Common Intimate Hygiene Practices Play?

The vaginal microbiome is a dynamic, sensitive microenvironment. The hallmark of a 'Работает' vaginal microbiome is currently believed to be … ly transmitted infections. The latter two of these have also been associated with feminine intimate hygiene practices, many of which are practised without any evidence of health benefits. The most extensively studied practice is vaginal douching, which is known to cause vaginal dysbiosis, predisposing women to BV, pelvic inflammatory disease, and PTB. How …

Tailored positioning and number of hand rub dispensers: the fundamentals for optimized hand hygiene compliance.

BACKGROUND: Availability of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) dispensers at positions adapted to the work flow of healthcare workers (HCWs) is decisive in order to carry out indication-based hand rubbing. Although requirements and guidelines regarding the positioning of ABHR dispensers are in place, scientific evidence is often lacking. METHODS: In order to analyse the impact of the location and number of ABHR dispensers on hand hygiene performance, additional dispensers were systematically placed in patient rooms in a surgical 38-bed ward at Marburg University Hospital, Germany to complement the…

Healthcare worker protection against mpox contamination: position paper of the French Society for Hospital Hygiene.

In the context of the recent re-emergence of mpox worldwide, the French Society for Hospital Hygiene (SF2H) performed a literature review of the transmission paths and proposed specific recommendations for healthcare workers (HCWs) caring for patients with suspected or confirmed MPXV. In developed countries, the risk of contamination among HCWs in healthcare facilities seemed to be very low, limited to contamination through needle stick injuries. Two additional contamination cases were reported and not fully explained. Beyond healthcare settings, the analysis of the literature highlighted (i) …

Enhancing Gingival Phenotype With Vestibuloplasty and Free Gingival Graft: Improving Maintenance of Regular Oral Hygiene.

This case report describes Clark's technique of vestibuloplasty to treat shallow vestibule and, in addition, the use of free gingival autogr … of bleeding from the lower anterior along with the gingival recession. Maintenance of regular oral hygiene was an added hindrance. The combined technique of vestibuloplasty and use of free gingival graft was performed to achieve dual benefits of increasing the vestibular depth and attainment of a thick gingival phenotype.

Водоснабжение, санитария и гигиена (WASH)

Санитария, чистота и доступ к чистой воде имеют важное значение для поддержания здоровья и благосостояния людей. Плохие методы водоснабжения, санитарии и гигиены связаны с болезнями, которые приводят к плохим последствиям для здоровья, такими, как пневмония и диарея, трахома, инфекция штурмовиков, передаваемых из почвы, инфекция дыхательных путей и легочный туберкулез. Цель этого исследования заключается в оценке практики водоснабжения, санитарии и гигиены домашних хозяйств в сельских и городских полевых районах медицинского колледжа и больницы Дханалаксми Сринивасана, Перамбалур, Индия, и в в

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Background Sanitation, cleanliness, and access to clean water are essential for maintaining human health and well-being. Poor water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices are linked to diseases that lead to poor health outcomes, such as pneumonia and diarrhea, trachoma, infestations of soil-transmitted helminths, respiratory tract infections, and pulmonar…

Hygiene Indicators and Salmonellae on Surfaces of Swine Carcasses from Two Slaughterhouses in Northern Portugal.

ABSTRACT: The monitoring of carcass surface contamination along the slaughter line enables verification of slaughter operation hygiene and the use of good manufacturing practices. Pork meat is a common source of human nontyphoidal salmonellosis, one of the most frequently reported foodborne illnesses worldwide. This study was conducted to gather data on microbial loads before and after evisceration on the surfaces of swine carcasses in two slaughterhouses. The presence of Salmonella enterica was evaluated only after evisceration on carcass surfaces and in livers and floor drains (environmental…

The Clean pilot study: evaluation of an environmental hygiene intervention bundle in three Tanzanian hospitals.

BACKGROUND: Healthcare associated infections (HAI) are estimated to affect up to 15% of hospital inpatients in low-income countries (LICs). A critical but often neglected aspect of HAI prevention is basic environmental hygiene, particularly surface cleaning and linen management. TEACH CLEAN is an educational intervention aimed at improving environmental hygiene. We evaluated the effectiveness of this intervention in a pilot study in three high-volume maternity and newborn units in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. METHODS: This study design prospectively evaluated the intervention as a whole, and offe…

Evaluation of hand hygiene: Is university medical education effective in prevention of hospital-acquired infections?

OBJECTIVE: Hand hygiene (HH) compliance is associated with effective prevention of health care-associated infections (HAI), the topic being very important due to current COVID-19 pandemic. There is a growing debate about the role of educational institutions in the low HH compliance of health workers. This study aimed to assess HH knowledge, self-assessment and attitudes of medical students in relation to provided educational background. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey (mixed methods-approach) combined with the curriculum analysis and questionnaires. Quantitative method: a questionnaire of k…

Assessing public awareness of daily eyelid hygiene habits in Saudi Arabia: An online survey study.

PURPOSE: Incidences of ocular conditions, including meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), blepharitis, and dry eye have been increasing globally. Eyelid hygiene is key to maintaining ocular surface health and improving ocular symptoms. This study investigated the awareness of eyelid hygiene among the Saudi population. METHODS: This cross-sectional survey was conducted between April 2020 and May 2020 across all regions of Saudi Arabia through the distribution of an electronic self-administered questionnaire among the Saudi population. RESULTS: A total of 1102 responses were received (women, 76.3…