Volume
48
Issue
1
Abstract
A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the Handwashing University on teaching youth the benefits of proper handwashing. The Handwashing University is an interactive display with several successive stations through which participants move to learn necessary skills for proper handwashing. Upon completion of the Handwashing University, 87% of youth completing a program assessment survey indicated they felt handwashing was more important. The majority of youth surveyed (66.7%) indicated specific changes they would make in their handwashing behavior. Overall, results indicate participation in the Handwashing University prompts youth and their families to practice proper handwashing techniques.
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Recommended Citation
Fenton, G., Radhakrishna, R., & Cutter, C. N. (2010). Participation in "Handwashing University" Promotes Proper Handwashing Techniques for Youth. The Journal of Extension, 48(1), Article 15. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol48/iss1/15
