Improving Hand Hygiene Behavior Using a Novel Theory-Based Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Stephanie R Smith Martin S Hagger Jacob J Keech Susette A Moyers Kyra Hamilton

Published in: Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (2022)

Results indicate high adoption of avoiding touching one's face with unwashed hands, with behavior increasing over time independent of the intervention. Future research should confirm risk perceptions as a moderator of the effect theory-based interventions on infection-prevention behaviors.

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randomized controlled trial
healthcare
primary care
physical activity
current status
electronic health record