Behavioral Perspectives toward Hand Hygiene Promotion
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Behavioral Perspectives toward Hand Hygiene Promotion
which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Editorial Although hand hygiene (HH) is widely accepted as the most effective measure for preventing cross-infection in healthcare setting, overall compliance remains poor among health care workers (HCWs). The last 30 years have demonstrated a growing intere...
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عنوان ژورنال: Infection & Chemotherapy
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2093-2340,2092-6448
DOI: 10.3947/ic.2014.46.3.216