Characterization of hygiene habits and environments in children's care homes
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/S1980-220X2016042103264
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Publication Title
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem
Abstract
Objective: Identify the hygiene habits of children and caregivers in order to prevent and control infectious diseases in care environments in Bogotá, Colombia, as well as characterize the surface bacteria in these environments. Method: Instruments were designed, validated and applied to evaluate healthy habits, with samples taken from surfaces in kitchens, bathrooms, halls, mats, and tools in 230 locations. Th e isolated bacteria were classified using automated methodologies. Results: A total of 699 bacteria were isolated, with the largest growth percentage found in kitchens (36%). Th ese results are contrary to what was observed, where most of the kitchens appeared to be clean. In the survey, 93% of the caregivers reported washing their hands before handling food, and 23% said they used personal protection items when handling food. Conclusion: Th ere is a need for monitoring and interventions in hygiene and care habits in environments that care for children.
Volume
51
ISSN
00806234
Recommended Citation
Soto Lesmes, Virginia Inés; Gómez Ramírez, Olga Janneth; Parrado, Yaneth Mercedes; Hernández-Rodríguez, Patricia; and Gomez, Arlen Patricia, "Characterization of hygiene habits and environments in children's care homes" (2017). Scopus Unisalle. 322.
https://ciencia.lasalle.edu.co/scopus_unisalle/322
PubMed ID
29267734
Identifier
SCOPUS_ID:85045335072