Handwashing Education Can Decrease Illness Absenteeism

Overview

Journal J Sch Nurs

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialties Health Services
Nursing

Date 1996 Apr 1

PMID 8704381

Citations 20

Authors

L S Kimel

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Abstract

A handwashing program for elementary school students was developed and implemented by the school nurse in a suburban elementary school. The program consisted of surveying teachers, inspecting handwashing facilities, and providing classroom presentations and follow-up activities. Absenteeism records indicated a significant decrease in absenteeism for illness during the two months following the presentations.

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