Research of Hand Sanitation Level and Recognition for Hand Sanitizer Usage in Working Pl aces(Industries)

산업체에서의 손 위생 관리 현황 및 손 소독기 필요성에 대한 인지도 조사

  • Kim, Hae-Ja (Department of Health & Sanitation, Shinheung College) ;
  • Na, Young-Sun (Department of Hotel Culinary Arts, Ansan Technical College) ;
  • Rha, Young-Ah (Department of Culinary Arts, Seoul Health College)
  • 김혜자 (신흥대학 보건위생과) ;
  • 나영선 (안산공과대학 호텔조리과) ;
  • 나영아 (서울보건대학 조리예술과)
  • Published : 2006.12.30

Abstract

To show the recognition of hand-sanitizer, we studied the answers of research questions where we got from the northern part of Seoul and Kyunggi Province. We had categorized two groups both industry-related people who work in restaurants, hygiene service shops, whole sales, government organizations, PC shops, factory-department stores and non industry-related people who work in schools, general offices for this study. 1. Hand sanitation level: Over 60% people washed hands 6 times a day. The group using water and soap was much bigger than the group using water for washing hands. For drying, people preferred wipe tissue, towels, clothes, non drying in that order. 2. Recognition of hand sanitizer and its usage experience: Most people(66.5%) did not know what hand sanitizer is, but they have positive attitude if they use this machine. 3. Place of hand sanitizer: The proper places to install were such public places as hospitals, restrooms, and restaurants. The fifties-group was the most frequently hand washing generation with over 9 times a day. 4. Comparison of recognition for hand-sanitizer by male and female: There were different results in each evaluation item by either male or female. The frequency and method of hand washing showed high in males, while females observed hand sanitization, installation requirements, installation areas, home installation, etc more than anything else.

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