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Science Popularization Strategies for Hand Hygiene and Health in Society

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DOI: 10.23977/phpm.2024.040210 | Downloads: 0 | Views: 46

Author(s)

Junfeng Ma 1, Cheng Zhang 1, Yuan Kang 2, Rui Zhao 1, Xiaoying Shi 2

Affiliation(s)

1 Weinan Vocational and Technical College, Weinan, Shaanxi, 714026, China
2 Huazhou District People's Hospital of Weinan City, Weinan, Shaanxi Province, 714100, China

Corresponding Author

Junfeng Ma

ABSTRACT

Strengthening the scientific popularization of hand hygiene and health is the key to raising public health awareness, preventing the spread of disease and building barriers to public health safety. In view of the current international public health crisis situation, this paper discusses how to effectively enhance public awareness and behaviour of hand hygiene and designs a strategy for science popularization. Based on a review of existing research results, this paper explores how to carry out science popularization and publicity work in response to the specific requirements of hand hygiene and health. The study used a combination of several technical means to obtain data, including online questionnaires, in-depth interviews and big data analysis. The study found that the average rate of correct handwashing increased from 33.96% before implementation to 67.04%, and the duration of handwashing increased from 9.648 seconds to 23.012 seconds. These data significantly indicate a better improvement in hand hygiene knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of community residents. Meanwhile, this paper combines Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) with intelligent monitoring devices to design a personalized referral algorithm for the public, which enhances the public's participation and attention to the public. 

KEYWORDS

Hand Hygiene Health; Science Communication Strategies; Public Health; Behaviour Change; Personalized Recommendations

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Junfeng Ma, Cheng Zhang, Yuan Kang, Rui Zhao, Xiaoying Shi, Science Popularization Strategies for Hand Hygiene and Health in Society. MEDS Public Health and Preventive Medicine (2024) Vol. 4: 72-79. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/phpm.2024.040210.

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