School-based interventions for hand hygiene practices in children: scoping review

Open Science Framework 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lucía Ansín Gómez, Anabela Fonseca Pereira, Juan Lopez Villar, Diego Dios Cortegoso, Nerea Dios Cortegoso, Adrián Solla Campos
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/wvne2
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Abstract

This scoping review aims to answer the following question: “What evidence exists regarding school-based interventions to improve hand hygiene practices in primary school children?”. This review will be based on the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) recommendations, with the primary objective of mapping scientific evidence on school-based interventions designed to improve hand hygiene practices, in primary school children. The review will include full-text articles available in the following databases: EBSCOhost Online Research Databases (CINAHL Complete; MEDLINE Complete; Cochrane Colletion Plus; Nursing & Allied Health Collection); Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde (BVS); Scientific Electonic Library Online (SciELO) and PubMed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

School Health and Nursing Education Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Infection Control in Healthcare

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Journal / source
Open Science Framework
Publication date
1 January 2026