Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections and maintain overall health. It involves regularly cleaning your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers to remove dirt, bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms. By practicing proper hand hygiene, you can protect yourself and others from illnesses like the flu, common colds, foodborne illnesses, and more serious infections. 

Am I Maintaining Proper Hand Hygiene?

Rarely

Frequently

A few times

How often do you wash your hands each day?

Do you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds?

Yes 

Do you rinse and dry your hands properly?

Sometimes 

Do you scrub all parts of your hands (palms, back, between fingers, under nails)?

Do you wash or sanitize your hands after touching public surfaces?

Do you keep hand sanitizer with you when you're outside?

Do you avoid using shared towels to dry your hands in public places?

Always 

Never

Do you moisturize your hands regularly to prevent dryness from frequent washing?

Do you avoid eating unless you have washed your hands?

Do you touch your face frequently with your hands?

Do you always wash your hands after using a public restroom?

Do you avoid using public restrooms that don’t have soap, hand dryers or proper hygiene?

Do you think rinsing with water alone is enough to clean hands?

You consistently follow good hand hygiene. You have great awareness and habits. Try to educate others about proper hand hygiene practices as well.

You are doing okay but need to focus more on moments where handwashing tends to be forgotten (like before eating, in public places, not carrying sanitizer with you, after coughing or sneezing). By changing these habits, you can prevent the chances of spreading or catching infections and further complications can be avoided.

MODERATE

There is a higher risk of developing or spreading infections if proper hand hygiene habits are not followed. Start with basics- wash after the bathroom, before meals, and after coughing/sneezing, wash hands for at least 20 seconds, carry a sanitizer with you, don’t touch your face with your hands, use a soap or sanitizer, moisturize your hands after washing to avoid dryness.

For further complications, consultation with a healthcare provider is essential for proper care.


HIGH

Am I Maintaining Proper Hand Hygiene?

Brilliantly

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