Study on handwashing skills of kindergarteners to develop more effective handwashing instructions

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  • 効果的な手洗い指導のための幼稚園児の年齢ごとの手洗いの能力の解明 —手洗いの方法と洗い残し部位に着目して—
  • 効果的な手洗い指導のための幼稚園児の年齢ごとの手洗いの能力の解明 : 手洗いの方法と洗い残し部位に着目して
  • コウカテキ ナ テアライ シドウ ノ タメ ノ ヨウチエンジ ノ ネンレイ ゴト ノ テアライ ノ ノウリョク ノ カイメイ : テアライ ノ ホウホウ ト アライ ノコシ ブイ ニ チャクモク シテ

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<p>Objectives: This study aimed to examine the handwashing skills of children at different grades of kindergarten and to provide suggestions for more effective handwashing instructions.</p><p>Methods: This study was conducted in December 2020 and applied an analytical observational method with a cross-sectional design. Kindergartners’ handwashing method, handwashing time, rinsing time, and areas left unwashed were examined, and these differences between grades were analyzed.</p><p>Results: Data were obtained from 77 kindergarteners, with parental consent. First graders scored significantly lower than older children in their handwashing method. Less than 60% of the first and second grade children used soap. The first graders spent significantly less time handwashing than the older children. Fewer than 30% of the kindergarteners in all grades met the appropriate rinsing time, and there were no significant differences between grades. The first graders usually only washed their palms properly while leaving other parts unwashed. Second and third graders often failed to wash their fingertips, thumbs, and wrists.</p><p>Conclusion: To improve handwashing instruction, first graders need to be taught proper handwashing methods, such as using soap and washing their entire hands. For second and third graders, it is important to emphasize washing all unwashed parts identified in this study. In general, children in all grades need to be taught how to rinse and wipe hands. Furthermore, the handwashing environment needs to be improved, such as changing the placement of soap to make it more accessible for younger children and installing stepstools at handwashing stations.</p>

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