EFFECTIVENESS OF ALCOHOL BASED HAND RUB AND ANTISEPTIC SOAP HAND WASHING ON REDUCTION OF BACTERIOLOGICAL GROWTH AMONG B.SC NURSING STUDENTS POSTED IN MEDICAL WARD

Abstract

Hands are regarded as a major source of transmitting infection. It has been estimated that there are not less than 10000 organisms per cm2 of normal skin. This includes both nonpathogenic resident flora as well as pathogenic transient flora. Hand washing is emphasised as the single most important measure to prevent cross transmission of micro­organisms and thus to prevent nosocomial infections. It is an important aspect of our everyday routine, and is of particular importance in the routines of health care professionals. The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of Alcohol based hand rub and antiseptic soap hand washing on reduction of bacteriological growth among B.Sc nursing students posted in Medical ward. Two group pre-test post-test design) was used in the present study.Sample were selected using Purposive sampling technique. The tool consist of demographic variables and self structured rating scale,scanty growth (<20 colony), moderate growth (20-50 colony), Heavy growth (>50) to assess the bacteriological growth. Reliability was calculated by using split half method. Analysis of the data was done using descriptive and inferential statistics.