Table 2.
Specified directions about hygienic measures described in the websites (n = 76)
| 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) | ||
1Not specified how often