Hygiene

Hygiene

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  introduction • The word‘Hygiene’ is originated from the greek word “Hygies” (Hygiea - Goddess of health) meaning :”healthy, sound”. • It includes both : Personal hygiene Environmental hygiene
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  Definition Personal hygiene isdefined as the principle of maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body. • Failure to keep a standard of hygiene can have many implications. • Not only is there an increased risk of getting an infection or illness,
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  • Measures forpersonal cleanliness and grooming(personal hygiene) promote physical and psychological well being of patients. • Various studies have proved that improved personal hygiene practices reduce illness rates. • What is important is that personal care can be carried out conveniently and frequently enough to promote personal hygiene.
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  Factors influencing hygiene a)CULTURE: Many people in India place a high value on personal cleanliness & feels unclean unless they take bath at least once daily. • Culture may also influence whether bathing is a private or common activity.
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  b)SOCIO ECONOMIC CLASS: APerson’s socio economic class and financial resources often define the hygiene options available to individuals.
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  c)SPIRITUAL PRACTICES: The ritualcleaning needs of patient for praying has to be considered even if they re admitted in the hospital .
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  d)Developmental level: Nurses needto anticipate that children learn different hygiene practices while growing up. • Family practices often dictate practices such as morning or evening baths, the frequency of shampooing and clothing changes. • As adolescents become more concerned about their personal appearance, they may adopt new hygienic measures, such aa taking more frequent showers and using deodorants.
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  e)HEALTH STATE: Disease orinjury may reduce a person’s ability to perform hygiene habits. • Weakness, dizziness and fear of falling may prevent an individual from entering a tub or shower or from bending to wash the lower extremities. • The peripheral vascular complications that often accompany diabetes mellitus require meticulouis foot care.
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  f)PERSONAL PREFERENCES: People havedifferent preferences with regard to hygiene practices such as taking shower versus a tub bath , using bar soap versus liquid soap . • A person’s self concept & sexuality also influence personal hygiene practices.
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  Nurses should beaware of • Hygienic practices in India . • Most of them are from rural areas who gets admission into the hospitals who would like o take bath in the bathrooms . • So accordingly the nurse should see the condition of the patient and provide the facilities .
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  ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & HYGIENE •Generally it is effected by effects of chemicals, pathogens, physical factors in the environment. • Big problem of pollution. • Improper disposal of waste. • Communicable diseases with pollution. • So eat good food, drink water and fresh oxygen. • Noise pollution may cause confusion, restlessness and irritation.