Awareness on the use of hand sanitizer and face mask in disease spread-a survey among college students

Abstract

Hand sanitizers are helpful to decrease infections in the hand. Alcohol based hand sanitizers are used in common because alcohol is an antiseptic. Face mask has many layers which removes dust and microorganism which is present in the air. The benefit of hand sanitizer and face mask is to control the further spread of disease among people. Usage of hand sanitizer is one of the hygienic practices. Face masks protect us from disease spread and protect us from pollution Hand sanitizer has 60% of alcohol content which kills microorganisms. The aim of the study is to assess the awareness about hand sanitizers and face masks in this disease spread among college students. In previous studies usage of face mask and hand hygiene are high among adults. Hand sanitizers cannot be used by people having allergies because in some sanitizers they have 90% of alcohol content which causes allergies. Alcohol based sanitizers are accepted being used by about 95% of people. This study consists of 15 self structured questionnaires. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board. The data was collected and evaluated in the SPSS and the statistical significance was analysed in chi-square. We conclude that many are aware about the usage of hand sanitizer and face mask controlling the disease spread.