2. introduction
• The word ‘Hygiene’ is originated from the
greek word “Hygies” (Hygiea - Goddess of
health) meaning :”healthy, sound”.
• It includes both :
Personal hygiene
Environmental hygiene
3. Definition
Personal hygiene is defined as the principle of
maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the
external body.
• Failure to keep a standard of hygiene can
have many implications.
• Not only is there an increased risk of getting
an infection or illness,
4. • Measures for personal cleanliness and
grooming(personal hygiene) promote
physical and psychological well being of
patients.
• Various studies have proved that improved
personal hygiene practices reduce illness
rates.
• What is important is that personal care can
be carried out conveniently and frequently
enough to promote personal hygiene.
5. Factors influencing hygiene
a) CULTURE: Many people in India place a
high value on personal cleanliness & feels
unclean unless they take bath at least once
daily.
• Culture may also influence whether
bathing is a private or common activity.
6. b)SOCIO ECONOMIC CLASS:
A Person’s socio economic class and
financial resources often define the hygiene
options available to individuals.
7. c)SPIRITUAL PRACTICES:
The ritual cleaning needs of patient for
praying has to be considered even if they re
admitted in the hospital .
8. d)Developmental level:
Nurses need to anticipate that
children learn different hygiene practices
while growing up.
• Family practices often dictate practices such
as morning or evening baths, the frequency
of shampooing and clothing changes.
• As adolescents become more concerned
about their personal appearance, they may
adopt new hygienic measures, such aa
taking more frequent showers and using
deodorants.
9. e)HEALTH STATE:
Disease or injury may reduce a person’s
ability to perform hygiene habits.
• Weakness, dizziness and fear of falling may
prevent an individual from entering a tub or
shower or from bending to wash the lower
extremities.
• The peripheral vascular complications that
often accompany diabetes mellitus require
meticulouis foot care.
10. f)PERSONAL PREFERENCES:
People have different preferences with
regard to hygiene practices such as taking
shower versus a tub bath , using bar soap
versus liquid soap .
• A person’s self concept & sexuality also
influence personal hygiene practices.
11. Nurses should be aware of
• Hygienic practices in India .
• Most of them are from rural areas who gets
admission into the hospitals who would like
o take bath in the bathrooms .
• So accordingly the nurse should see the
condition of the patient and provide the
facilities .
12. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH &
HYGIENE
• Generally it is effected by effects of chemicals,
pathogens, physical factors in the environment.
• Big problem of pollution.
• Improper disposal of waste.
• Communicable diseases with pollution.
• So eat good food, drink water and fresh oxygen.
• Noise pollution may cause confusion, restlessness
and irritation.
