Publications by authors named "Afsheen Tunio"
Am J Infect Control
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- - The study focused on assessing hand hygiene practices and bacterial contamination among orphaned children in a school in Pakistan, highlighting the poor quality of care that increases their disease susceptibility.
- - It involved all registered orphans, gathering data on their handwashing habits and bacterial loads using swab samples, and employed a risk assessment model to evaluate health risks.
- - Results showed a significant reduction of harmful bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, post-intervention, emphasizing the importance of hygiene programs in orphanage schools to enhance both health and education.
