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Showing 1 to 20 of 38 for “"Hygiene practices"”.
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Analysis of hygiene practices among learners in selected Makhado Municipality Secondary Schools in Limpopo Province
Hygiene is a health determinant; a person’s state of health is determined by the hygienic conditions where he or she finds himself or herself. Poor knowledge, negative attitude and poor practices of hygiene have a negative effect on a person’s health, as there are diseases associated with poor …
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A model to facilitate the management of sanitation and hygiene practices amongst primary schools in Ohangwena region, Namibia
… are great platforms where children can learn hygiene skills, behaviours and practices, and when these become part of children’ daily lives, this may lead to a positive impact in families and communities at large. However, effective hygiene promotion in school can be severely affected if …
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Trans fatty acid content in used vegetable cooking oil and food safety hygiene practices of informal food vendors in Warwick Triangle, Durban
Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the Master of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition in the Department of Food and Nutrition: Consumer Sciences in the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the Durban University of Technology, 2023.
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The influence of water, sanitation and hygiene and feeding practices on growth status and antibiotic resistance in infants aged 0-6 months in Dzimauli rural villages
… explored the influence of water, sanitation and hygiene practices and feeding practices on growth status and antibiotic resistance in infants aged 0-6 months in the Dzimauli rural villages, Limpopo Province, South Africa. A prospective cohort design was used, involving 156 mother-infant pairs who …
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The Social Context of Cervical Cancer Knowledge and Prevention Among Haitian Immigrant Women
… including culturally mediated feminine hygiene practices, among Haitian immigrant women, which may negatively impact gynecological health. This exploratory study examines these dimensions of gynecological health using ethnographic methods including participant observation, observation, …
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Survey of the cancer patient experience with oral care information
… and nourishment. Utilizing good oral care practices during treatment has been shown effective to help limit severity and/or reduce duration of OM. Patient education on this concept, and on ideal products and self-care techniques are integral to patient implementation of supportive oral …
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Protected at work but not at home: para-occupational ‘take-home’ herbicide residue exposure risks amongst forestry workers families in South Africa
… was undertaken to assess whether required practices supported or prevented the risk of 'taking-home’ herbicide residues. The results of the documentary review revealed that workplace policies and regulations did not address 'take-home’ exposure risks. Photovoice findings highlighted low …
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Characterization of E. coli strains from rural communities in the Vhembe District (Limpopo South Africa)
… scarcity, issues concern poor sanitation and hygiene practices results in serious public health problems and allows E. coli to be transmitted from infected human or animal faeces to a new susceptible host using environmental reservoirs such as soil, water, hands as the transmission pathway. …
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Non-Invasive Monitoring of Human Hygiene using Vibration Sensor and Classifier
… of a non-invasive monitoring system for human hygiene using vibration sensors. The approach is based on a combination of geophone sensor, a digitizer, and a cost-efficient computer board in a Raspberry Shake enclosure. People’s personal hygiene habits speak volume about how they take care of …
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An in vitro study on the effect of organic derived nano hydroxyapatite on dentine permeability
Dentine sensitivity, hinders oral hygiene practices and limits consumption of specific foods and drinks. Studies have shown that, the severity of dentine sensitivity is related to the permeability of dentine tubules such that the more permeable the tubule is the higher the degree of sensitivity. …
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An odontological analysis of 18th and 19th century burial sites from in and around Cape Town
… The aim of this study is to investigate oral hygiene; dental pathologies; behaviour; lifestyle aspects and geographic origins as seen on the dentition using standard osteoscopic methods. Calculus deposition which is an indicator of poor oral hygiene was found in 98.7% of the individuals. …
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O Ensino das Atitudes de Higiene Pessoal Básicas dentre os Professores das Escolas Estaduais do Município de Soledade- PB.
… environment truly important in the teaching of hygiene practices as is the site of exchange of experiences, knowledge, able to generate discussion and to change. For that investigated schools statewide this city, where the target audience were school teachers I and II. To research a survey was …
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Implementation and Evaluation of an Oral Hygiene Program in Long-Term Care
… resident care outcomes occur when standardized practices are employed. Studies of staff education programs, trained oral hygiene aides, and dental hygienists working within LTC, have linked regular oral hygiene practices to decreased pneumonia rates. While these studies make the connection …
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DNP project : improving childhood wellness knowledge in a mid-Michigan community
… knowledge, with notable improvements in hand hygiene practices and understanding the importance of stretching and physical activity. No decrease in knowledge was observed; however, the small sample size (n=3) limited the generalizability of findings. These results support that brief, …
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The West Virginia Friends of Firewood Network: Engaging with and exploring the practices of firewood producers
… learn more about their business, safety and wood hygiene practices. It was found that 51% have been in business less than five years, and 56% entered the industry because they had some form of wood residue to dispose of; another 32% saw the opportunity for supplemental income. Seventy-six percent …
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Estudo acerca da ocorrência de enteroparasitos em hortaliças consumidas pela comunidade universitária - João Pessoa/PB
… canteens, a washed (ready to use) and a missing hygiene, each sample taken in weeks different to the analysis of the same method was used in flotation. Upon examination, it was found that 53.3% (16) were positive for at least one parasitic structure and 46.7% (14) were negative, showing an alar …
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Avaliação da incidência de enteroparasitos em crianças e manipuladores de alimentos no centro de referência em educação infantil.
… children and evaluate the conditions of personal hygiene and sanitation of food preparers. The sample comprised 204 individuals. Among the investigated 118 (58%) were children and 86 (42%) are food handlers. Community talks were given educational opportunities were distributed in Collectors stools …
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Environmental differences in the microbiome and exposure to the emerging fungal pathogen, Emydomyces testavorans, in conservation rearing and release programs for the western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
… immune function. It is unknown if the management practices of built environments (e.g., disinfection, simplified substrates, full water changes) induce shifts to dysbiotic environmental and host-associated microbiomes that are susceptible to infection. We investigated the effect of the microbial …
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Experiences of Okahandja park informal settlement residents with the COVID-19 preventative measures in Khomas region
… lacked sufficient cosmetics to maintain their hygiene practices at home. The study concluded that the WHO preventive measures during the lock down had both an adverse and favourable influence on the Okahandja Park informal settlement residents. The study recommends that public health measures …
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The Effects of an Online Sleep Hygiene Intervention on Students' Sleep Quality
… study was to investigate whether an online sleep hygiene intervention could improve sleep quality. One hundred thirty-eight students from one undergraduate institution in Southeast Virginia completed this study. Students were divided into groups; one of them received information regarding good and …
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