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. 2021 Jun 14;21:1141. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11141-9

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