Slika omota

Handwashing practice among dental students: lessons unlearned from the COVID-19 pandemic

Spremljeno u:
Izdano u:BMC Medical Education vol. 25 (2025), p. 1-9
Glavni autor: Eliane García Mato
Daljnji autori: Fátima Buceta Gamallo, Lucía Sande López, Iván Varela Aneiros, Márcio Diniz Freitas, Posse, Jacobo Limeres, Pedro Diz Dios, Berta Rivas Mundiña
Izdano:
Springer Nature B.V.
Teme:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Students
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Hands
Sanitizers
Dentists
COVID-19
Simulation
Patient safety
Science programs
Hygiene
Pandemics
Variables
Alcohol
Compliance
Females
Dental schools
Water
Sex Role
Patients
Student Role
Control Groups
Graduate Students
Sanitary Facilities
Professional Personnel
Dental Evaluation
Statistical Analysis
Comparative Education
Comparative Analysis
College Science
Online pristup:Citation/Abstract
Full Text
Full Text - PDF
Oznake: Dodaj oznaku
Bez oznaka, Budi prvi tko označuje ovaj zapis!
Sažetak:BackgroundHandwashing is essential for reducing the risk of cross-infection in the dental setting, as evidenced by the heightened significance of this practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.ObjectivesThe extent of adherence to handwashing in the dental setting in the post-COVID-19 phase remains unclear, particularly regarding the pandemic’s impact on this practice among dental students. This inquiry constitutes the primary objective of the present study.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional study was designed involving 100 randomly selected undergraduated dental students at the Santiago de Compostela University (Spain). In 2023, the handwashing procedures performed by students at the end of practical classes were recorded through direct observation. The variables analyzed were: duration of the procedure, cleaning agent used, and the location of handwashing. Results were compared with those obtained from a similar study conducted in 2015, prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.ResultsIn 2023, 29% of students washed their hands after practical classes, compared to 42% in 2015 (p = 0.046). No students adhered the WHO handwashing recommendations. Among senior students, the percentage practicing handwashing increased (p = 0.019), as did the duration of the procedure (p = 0.013), compared to mid-senior students. A higher percentage of students engaged in handwashing (p = 0.01) and for a longer duration (p = 0.038) at the conclusion of clinical training session compared to preclinical simulation session.ConclusionsDespite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, handwashing is not a standard practice among dental students. Therefore, it is imperative to implement educational measures that promote genuine adherence to this hygiene practice.
ISSN:1472-6920
Digitalni identifikator objekta:10.1186/s12909-025-07403-4
Izvor:Healthcare Administration Database