Sub-category | Specified directions | n (%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Wash hands with soap and water | When to wash hands | 52 (68) | |
 | Often, regularly1 | 46 (61) | |
 | Before and after meals | 17 (22) | |
 | After being outdoors and in high-risk areas | 16 (21) | |
 | After bathroom visits | 14 (18) | |
 | After sneezing or coughing | 7 (9) | |
 | After touching the same surfaces as a sick person | 1 (1) | |
 | After travelling | 1 (1) | |
 | Before and after breastfeeding | 1 (1) | |
 | Before touching your face | 1 (1) | |
 | After doing the laundry | 1 (1) | |
 | When hands are visibly dirty | 1 (1) | |
How long to wash hands | 28 (37) | ||
 | At least 20 s | 24 (32) | |
 | At least 30 s | 5 (7) | |
Method for effectively washing hands | 4 (5) | ||
 | All sides of the hands and the fingers | 4 (5) | |
 | Under jewelry | 2 (3) | |
 | Under the nails | 1 (1) | |
Cough and sneeze in a hygienic manner | Cough and sneeze into your elbow | 39 (51) | |
Cough and sneeze into a tissue | 28 (37) | ||
Use a hand sanitizer | What type of sanitizer to use | 6 (8) | |
 | Solution with at least 60% alcohol | 5 (7) | |
 | Solution with hydrogen peroxide | 1 (1) | |
When to sanitize hands with disinfectant | 4 (5) | ||
 | Often, regularly1 | 3 (4) | |
 | After doing laundry | 1 (1) | |
Method for effectively sanitizing hands | 1 (1) | ||
 | Rub between hands until they are dry | 1 (1) |