title: Handwashing education can decrease illness absenteeism.
abstract: A handwashing program for elementary school students was developed and implemented by the school nurse in a suburban elementary school. The program consisted of surveying teachers, inspecting handwashing facilities, and providing classroom presentations and follow-up activities. Absenteeism records indicated a significant decrease in absenteeism for illness during the two months following the presentations.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Kimel
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012573:School Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013334:Students