Hand hygiene instruction decreases illness-related absenteeism in elementary schools: a prospective cohort study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Illness-related absences have been shown to lead to negative educational and economic outcomes. Both hand washing and hand sanitizer interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing illness-related absences. However, while t...
Main Authors: | Lau Claudia H, Springston Elizabeth E, Sohn Min-Woong, Mason Iyana, Gadola Emily, Damitz Maureen, Gupta Ruchi S |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-05-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/12/52 |
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