Table 8 Comparison of the typical frequency of handwashing
Frequency of washing hands | Crème | This study (Pre) | This study (Post) |
|---|---|---|---|
N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | |
1 time per day | 5 (1.1) | 11 (1.1) | 4 (0.4) |
2 times per day | 14 (3.1) | 42 (4.2) | 12 (1.2) |
3 times per day | 35 (7.8) | 121 (12.1) | 50 (5.0) |
4 times per day | 48 (10.7) | 117 (11.7) | 50 (5.0) |
5 times per day | 95 (21.2) | 200 (20.0) | 130 (13.0) |
6 times per day | 52 (11.6) | 106 (10.6) | 95 (9.5) |
7 times per day | 16 (3.6) | 81 (8.1) | 88 (8.8) |
8 times per day | 26 (5.8) | 68 (6.8) | 108 (10.8) |
9 times per day | 5 (1.1) | 18 (1.8) | 38 (3.8) |
10 times per day | 85 (19.0) | 105 (10.5) | 134 (13.4) |
11–20 times per day | 52 (11.6) | 118 (11.8) | 233 (23.3) |
21–30 times per day | 10 (2.2) | 11 (1.1) | 45 (4.5) |
31–40 times per day | 1 (0.2) | 2 (0.2) | 7 (0.7) |
41–50 times per day | 1 (0.2) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (0.3) |
50 + times per day | 1 (0.2) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (0.3) |
Don't wash hands | 2 (0.44) | – | – |
Total | 448 | 1,000 | 1,000 |