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Hand hygiene is an important means of preventing nosocomial infections. Studies have shown a
American Journal of Infection Control 40 (2012) e241-3

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Hand hygiene knowledge and practices of nursing students in Singapore A.M.A. Nasirudeen PhD *, Josephine W.N. Koh RN, MSocSc, BHSc, AdvDip(Ortho), Adeline Lee Chin Lau RN, BHSc, PGDip(HEd), Wenjie Li RN, BHSc, PGDip(HEd), Lay Seng Lim RN, BHSc, Cynthia Yi Xuan Ow RN, BHSc School of Health Sciences, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore

Key Words: Attitudes Compliance Handwashing Infection control Nursing education

Hand hygiene is an important means of preventing nosocomial infections. Studies have shown a