Increasing handwashing in young children: A brief review
Rachel L. Jess, Claudia L. Dozier
Abstract
Personal hygiene is critical for preventing the spread of infection. One important component of personal hygiene is handwashing. This review summarizes research on behavioral strategies to address handwashing in children, offers areas for additional research, and suggests a treatment package to teach handwashing to young children.
Topics & Concepts
HygienePersonal hygienePsychologyAutismBehavior changeMedicineDevelopmental psychologyFamily medicineSocial psychologyPathologyPediatric health and respiratory diseasesChild Nutrition and Water AccessInfection Control in Healthcare