Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Awareness on the Use of Hand Sanitizer and Face Mask in Disease Spread- A Survey among College Students

John Francis1 , V.Vishnu Priya2 , Lavanya Prathap3 (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2020

Abstract

Hand sanitizers are helpful to decrease infections in the hand. Alcohol based hand sanitizers are used incommon because alcohol is an antiseptic. Face mask has many layers which removes dust and microorganismwhich is present in the air. The benefit of hand sanitizer and face mask is to control the further spread ofdisease among people. Usage of hand sanitizer is one of the hygienic practices. Face masks protect usfrom disease spread and protect us from pollution Hand sanitizer has 60% of alcohol content which killsmicroorganisms. The aim of the study is to assess the awareness about hand sanitizers and face masks in thisdisease spread among college students. In previous studies usage of face mask and hand hygiene are highamong adults. Hand sanitizers cannot be used by people having allergies because in some sanitizers theyhave 90% of alcohol content which causes allergies. Alcohol based sanitizers are accepted being used byabout 95% of people. This study consists of 15 self structured questionnaires. The study was approved by theInstitutional Review Board. The data was collected and evaluated in the SPSS and the statistical significancewas analysed in chi-square. We conclude that many are aware about the usage of hand sanitizer and facemask controlling the disease spread.

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