As cases of COVID-19 were rising in India and the country's political leadership instituted a
nationwide lockdown, one of the authors of this article received a timely invitation from a …

Young children are at greater risk of foodborne illness than adults. They are affected more
severely due to low stomach acid production, immature immune systems, lower body weight …

Background: Hand washing is very effective in preventing communicable diseases. Hand
washing is particularly important for children, as they are more vulnerable to infections …

Despite a global call to action, many deaths occur yearly in developing nations from
contagious diseases due to poor sanitation and hygiene. Although hand hygiene (HH) …

Background Improving handwashing practices of mothers is important in developing
countries to reduce child morbidity, mortality, and hygiene-related illnesses. This study …

Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the patients regarding cross-
infection in dental clinics in view of COVID-19, and its economic implications. Materials and …

While appropriate hand hygiene practices (HHP) are protective against infections, the
paucity of evidence on global estimates and determinants of HHP in adolescents limits …

Background Soil-transmitted helminthes (STH) infections are one of the most common
neglected tropical diseases. It has become one of a significant public health problem …

Appropriate hand-washing practice with an adequate level of frequency is an essential skill
for leading healthy lives. A cross-sectional, school study was conducted over a period of 3 …

Background: Proper knowledge and practices of hygiene plays critical role in avoiding
communicable diseases and benefit the primary school children to enjoy healthy and …