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Perception Toward Hand Washing Among Caregivers In Thai Household With Influenza Infected Child, Bangkok, Thailand: A Qualitative Study, S Kaewchana, R Somrongthong, S. Lertmaharit

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background : Perception toward hand washing in relation to respiratory infection among caregivers has not received adequate attention. Caregivers' perception can help facilitate hand washing behavior in households and may reduce influenza transmission in communities. Objectives : To describe the perceptions toward hand washing, household's barriers and to persuade hand washing in preventing respiratory infection among caregivers responsible for administering full-time care to influenza infected children. Methods : A sampling technique was applied to select caregivers caring for an influenza infected child. An in-depth interview and observation were conducted at each participant's house between November 2008 and May 2009. The …