Abstract:
India is a developing country. Children are future of any country. Interventions in schools regarding hygienic practices should be must. Then only the school based hygienic interventions can be maintained. In schools, the hygienic practices should be followed as a routine work then only children can develop properly. Early childhood is very important phase of the life. Hygienic practices have an important public health issue because its impact is on children’s health, growth and development. The objective of this study was to assess the hygienic practices in 5-6 years children. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken on 2016 (61 boys and 66 girls) children aged 5-6years from a random sample of preschoolers in New Delhi, India. A pilot study was done on sub sample questions like mothers’ practices regarding hygiene and oral sanitation practices. Frequencies were used for statistical analysis.
Author Name : Lalita Verma, Prachi Mishra & Dimple Rangila
Keywords: Cleanliness, Teachers, Washing, Practices, NDMC, Lavatory.
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