Health and Fitness

Adult and children's use of hand sanitizer during a pandemic — an observational study

T. K. Lopez, K. Jones, et al.

Discover the intriguing insights from a groundbreaking study by Theresa K. Lopez and colleagues that reveals the staggering frequency of hand sanitizer use among Canadian children and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Uncover the significant differences in usage between home and school settings, shedding light on the overlooked environmental factors affecting chemical exposure.

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Abstract

This observational study examined hand sanitizer use frequency and amount among Canadian adults and children during the COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey revealed high usage rates, reaching 25 times per day in children and over 9 times per day in adults. Significant differences existed between children's hand sanitizer use at home versus school/childcare settings. This research is the first known to examine hand sanitizer use among children in school settings during the pandemic, highlighting the need to consider non-home environments when assessing consumer product usage patterns and potential chemical exposure.

Publisher

Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology

Published On

Sep 24, 2022

Authors

Theresa K. Lopez, Kelly Jones, Ann Roseberry-Lincoln, Angelika Zidek, Leona MacKinnon, Leonora Marro

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