Journal of Internal Medicine Concepts & Practice ›› 2022, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (02): 156-158.doi: 10.16138/j.1673-6087.2022.02.015

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Using ImageJ software to evaluate the effect of the seven-step handwashing method at home for citizens during COVID-19 pandemic

LIANG Jinga, LIANG Xiaohonga,b, XIANG Xiaogangb,c, ZHOU Zengdingb,d, WANG Zhengtingb,e, GUO Yingb,f, CHEN Jiayib,g, ZHAO Xiaojieb,h, CAO Weiweib,i, JING Fenga()   

  • Received:2022-04-17 Online:2022-04-25 Published:2022-07-25
  • Contact: JING Feng E-mail:jf20958@rjh.com.cn

Abstract:

Objective Through the use of “seven step washing technique” video traning method to attention and compliance of ordinary citizens to hand-washing can be enhanced, and improve the effect of the hand-washing. Methods From 10 April 2022 to 11 April 2022, 20 ordinary citizens were selected. Before and after the video training of “seven step washing technique”, the effect of hand washing was evaluated by ImageJ software. Results Time cost after seven-step hand-washing method group was significant longer than before[(111.9±21.2) s vs (27.1±6.2) s, P<0.001], as well as the areas of gloves dyed with color (99.9%±0.3% vs 94.1%±3.0%, P<0.001). Conclusions After watching the right seven-step hand-washing method, ordinary citizen could improve the quality for hand hygiene, which would contribute to the protection against COVID-19.

Key words: COVID-19, Seven-step hand-washing method, ImageJ, Ordinary citizen

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