The Relationship Between Knowledge and Handwashing Habits in Private Clinics in Bandung Regency

Abstract

Infections related to health service activities according to the World Health Organization (WHO) are infections that occur among medical personnel and patients around health facilities, whether hospitals or clinics, during care activities or while carrying out activities in health services. Direct contact between patients and health workers or vice versa is the most common transmission. Infection control is very important. One easy way to control infection is to always maintain hand hygiene. This service activity was carried out at one of the private Pratama clinics in the Bandung Regency area. The service activity begins with observing and taking samples of hand washing habits, then continues with providing material related to hand washing habits. As a final stage, an assessment was carried out regarding the impact of exposure to the material for 3 months. Compliane with hand washing at one of the private Pratama Clinics in the Bandung Regency area experienced a very significant increase, from 85.5% to 100%. This is influenced by awareness of the importance of washing hands and the alertness of clinic owners to consistently provide hand washing facilities and infrastructure