CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 Hygiene means The word Hygiene has derived from the Greek word “Hygeia” which means that Goddess of Health. Hygiene can also be defined as “The science and art which is linked with the preservation and promotion of health”, Keshav (2008).
1.2 Concept of personal hygiene
The concept of personal hygiene is that the principle of maintaining hygiene and grooming of the external body parts. It consists of many activities such as care of body, care of clothing, care of teeth, hair, nails etc. and habits regarding eating, exercise, sleep, drinking ant mental attitude towards life. Any disturbance of these activities may impair student’s health. For example dirty skin causes skin diseases, bad oral hygiene causes bad smell breaths and caries of the teeth, dirty hair may lead to parasite infestation and dandruffs in students etc.
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the individuals’ way of living, personal hygiene, habits, behaviors and health knowledge. The foundation of personal hygiene is laid in childhood. People have been aware of the importance of hygiene for thousands of years. The earliest Greeks spent many hours bathing, using fragrance and make up in an effort to beautify themselves and be respectable to others. In fact hygiene is actually a scientific study. Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene will help to increase self respect and confidence, while minimizing the chances of developing
It is important to have good personal hygiene because people feel better if they are clean and of good appearance. If a person feels good about themselves they will enjoy life more.
If you can’t keep your barracks room clean, how can others be sure that you practice personal hygiene? Cleaning is also great in its own way whereas if you live foul you could be riddled with disease and transfer that filth unto your battle buddies or even the civilians you may work with and nobody wants that. Without cleanliness I do not feel anyone could go far because it is as important as anything you are taught in school. It is one of those things people judge you on immediately and first impressions are everything. If a personal space can’t be maintained, I do not feel you can maintain a healthy relationship without cleanliness. If someone wants to come over, it would be an embarrassment to show them a filthy unkempt house, or wherever a person is to stay. There is a saying that cleanliness is next to Godliness. This old saying is said by some to have come from the bible. However, its first appearance in English even though in a different form seems to be by a person named “Francis Bacon”. In a book he wrote called “Advance of learning” 'Cleanness of body was ever deemed to proceed from a due reverence to God.’ A minimal level of cleanliness is
Keeping a good standard of personal hygiene is important for the prevention of the development and spreading of infection, illnesses and bad odours. Children are taught from an early age about personal hygiene and its importance at giving across a positive body image and to reduce the risk of being bullied. People don’t like to be talked about in
Personal hygiene is essential for good health and well being, having a clean and respectable appearance and pleasant environment is key to maintaining the self-esteem of the people you care for. The better they feel, the more they can enjoy life, making life more pleasurable for both them and for the staff. For most adults, hygiene is a personal and private concern. When you are helping someone with personal hygiene it's important to be sensitive and tactful, and to respect their dignity.
A healthy environment is essential for teacher and students. Cleaning objects, restrooms, and equipment promote a clean environment from debris and bacteria. Showing the students how to properly wash their hands and cleaning after themselves will encourage them to be healthier. Nutritional meals and snacks will influence them eat properly and healthier.
The bath was important to the Japanese culture and every night a Japanese family would take turns soaking in their bath in order of seniority to relax after the stresses of the busy day (Wynn, 61). This relaxing in the warm bath after a long day helps to cleanse them both mentally by refreshing their mind and cleansing their soul, and physically by soaking in the soap that they placed in the water. Anthropologist, Scott Clark, believed that bathing in Japan and being able to comprehend the reason you are taking the bath is participating in something that is unique to the Japanese culture (Wynn, 62). This is because cleansing the body in Japanese society means much more than just removing the dirt from the outside of their body but it also symbolizes a deeper cleaning that reaches to the soul. This is the part that makes cleanliness so important to the Japanese. Japan is unique from other cultures because of its relationship among people being built on the act of immersing themselves in water (Wynn, 61). Public baths were popular in early Japan but as the focus on cleanliness became more important to their society, private baths became more popular. Families began to have a bath
In every setting it is essential that children’s learning curriculum for personal care covers their skin, hair, teeth and overall personal hygiene.
There can be underlying personal factors in an individual that may be a cause of poor personal hygiene. These range from physical and mobility issues, to physiological and financial issues. These are explained below.
Personal hygiene is important for making you feel good, clean and comfortable, by following good personal hygiene it helps to eliminate a reduction of body odour which can be unpleasant for the person and others around them. Personal hygiene makes you have feelings of self-worth and can make you feel valued. By following this it can help prevent infections from forming on to the skin. Good personal hygiene can help someone’s personal appearance and make them feel more confident.
4.2 Describe ways in which own health or hygiene might pose a risk to an individual or to others at
Olaudah spends a good part of the narrative acquainting the reader with the customs of his people. He describes the importance of hygiene to his people. Their overall health and vigor was
The Roman Empire provided a healthier place to live than the Roman Republic because of its superior sanitation. According to the textbook, poor sanitation due to factors such as insufficient drainage had been a serious problem in Rome during the Republic but was reduced substantially during the Empire (164-165). At any time, public hygiene is an issue that affects the quality of life for everyone, including the “average” citizen. Poor sanitation can lead to the rapid spreading of diseases, which usually results in
The topic was chosen for a number of reasons, including the great need for improving hand hygiene, to preserve and promote positive care of patients, looking into issues which may hinder hand hygiene compliance.
Within the essay I am going to discuss whether good hand hygiene practices are the single most important factor in preventing cross infection. Some may argue for this statement others against. Jeanes A (2005) refers to the NMC code of professional conduct (2004) who state that you must act to identify and minimise risk to patients and clients.