Personal hygiene

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PRESENTED BY ANU JAMES MSc (N)

PERSONAL HYGIENEPERSONAL HYGIENE(What is it?)(What is it?)

It is a science which deals with It is a science which deals with promotion & preservation of health .promotion & preservation of health .

It is preventing infection through It is preventing infection through cleanliness.cleanliness.

It is maintenance of It is maintenance of

health and healthy living.health and healthy living.

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The importance of cleanlinessThe importance of cleanliness

Its good to keep and stay in a clean Its good to keep and stay in a clean environmentenvironment

It helps you to be healthy and away from It helps you to be healthy and away from diseasesdiseases


HYGIENIC PRACTICESHYGIENIC PRACTICES(What are the components?)(What are the components?)

Daily thorough bath & hair wash shd be takenDaily thorough bath & hair wash shd be taken

Frequent washing of hands ,face and feet shd Frequent washing of hands ,face and feet shd be donebe done

Teeth shd be cleaned daily and oral hygiene Teeth shd be cleaned daily and oral hygiene shd be maintainedshd be maintained

Clothes shd be cleaned and living area shd Clothes shd be cleaned and living area shd be tidybe tidy


HYGIENIC PRACTICES contd….HYGIENIC PRACTICES contd….

Contact with bodily fluids of others such as Contact with bodily fluids of others such as feces, urine, vomit , saliva shd be avoided to feces, urine, vomit , saliva shd be avoided to prevent contracting diseases.prevent contracting diseases.

Direct contact with animals Direct contact with animals before eating and sleeping shd before eating and sleeping shd be avoided.be avoided.

Mouth and nose shd be covered Mouth and nose shd be covered

by tissue during coughing/sneezingby tissue during coughing/sneezing..


HYGIENIC PRACTICES HYGIENIC PRACTICES contdcontd……

Avoid unclean habits such as nose picking , Avoid unclean habits such as nose picking , touching hair and various parts of face etc.touching hair and various parts of face etc.

Avoid licking fingers before Avoid licking fingers before sticking stamps or envelopes sticking stamps or envelopes or counting notes or picking or counting notes or picking up sheets of paper.up sheets of paper.

Washing hands properly Washing hands properly before and after eating. before and after eating.

Water supply should be clean &adequate.Water supply should be clean &adequate.04/08/2304/08/23 77ANU JAMES MSc (N)ANU JAMES MSc (N)

Factors affecting skin conditionFactors affecting skin condition

1.1. Developmental considerationsDevelopmental considerations

2.2. IllnessIllness


Activities in personal hygiene

bathing

Keep clothes clean

Washing hands

Cleaning a car


Eating clean foodEating clean food


GROOMING PRACTICESGROOMING PRACTICES

This is done for healthy as well as This is done for healthy as well as good looking body parts such as –good looking body parts such as –

Hair – rich quality and neat hairstyleHair – rich quality and neat hairstyle Skin – glowing and cleanSkin – glowing and clean Teeth and tongue – avoid badTeeth and tongue – avoid bad breath so that friends do not breath so that friends do not avoid youavoid you Eyes – sparkling with good visionEyes – sparkling with good vision Hands , feet and nails – extra attentionHands , feet and nails – extra attention is needed in Indian scenariois needed in Indian scenario


CARE OF SKINCARE OF SKIN

Bath/shower everydayBath/shower everyday

Scrubbing improves blood Scrubbing improves blood

circulation.circulation.

Clean your face of all make up Clean your face of all make up

and cosmetics before sleeping.and cosmetics before sleeping.


SKIN contnd…SKIN contnd…

Soap & water are essential for keeping Soap & water are essential for keeping the skin clean.the skin clean.

The private parts need to be cleaned The private parts need to be cleaned and dried well with a clean towel.and dried well with a clean towel.

Always wear clean cotton Always wear clean cotton undergarments. If possible change undergarments. If possible change twice a day.twice a day.


Purposes of bathingPurposes of bathing

1.1. Cleanses skinCleanses skin

2.2. Skin conditionerSkin conditioner

3.3. Relaxes patientRelaxes patient

4.4. Promotes circulationPromotes circulation

5.5. ExerciseExercise

6.6. Stimulates Stimulates respirationsrespirations

7.7. ComfortComfort

8.8. Sensory inputSensory input

9.9. Improves self-imageImproves self-image

10.10. Establish rapportEstablish rapport

11.11. Physical assessmentPhysical assessment

12.12. teachteach


What you do after What you do after

Dry with a towelDry with a towel Apply your body creamApply your body cream Wear clean clothesWear clean clothes Comb your hairComb your hair


Body Odor (I)Body Odor (I) Perspiration, or sweat, comes from sweat glands. Perspiration, or sweat, comes from sweat glands.

Due to puberty, these glands not only become Due to puberty, these glands not only become more active than before, but at the same time, more active than before, but at the same time, they also begin to secrete different chemicals into they also begin to secrete different chemicals into the sweat that has a stronger smelling odor. the sweat that has a stronger smelling odor.

Some places on the body that contribute to this Some places on the body that contribute to this odor is from the armpits, the feet, and the private odor is from the armpits, the feet, and the private places.places.

The best way to keep clean is to bathe or shower The best way to keep clean is to bathe or shower every day, because this will help wash away any every day, because this will help wash away any bacteria that contribute to the smells.bacteria that contribute to the smells.


Body Odor (II)Body Odor (II)

Some methods to prevent a strong body Some methods to prevent a strong body odor:odor:– Deodorants get rid of the odor of sweat by Deodorants get rid of the odor of sweat by

covering it up, and antiperspirants actually stop covering it up, and antiperspirants actually stop or dry up perspiration. or dry up perspiration.

– Daily baths or showers and wearing clean Daily baths or showers and wearing clean clothes can also help “lower” body odor.clothes can also help “lower” body odor.

– PerfumePerfume


HAIR CARE


HairHair

Washing your hair every day or every Washing your hair every day or every other day can help control oily hair. other day can help control oily hair.

Don't scrub or rub too hard — this doesn't Don't scrub or rub too hard — this doesn't get rid of oil any better and can irritate get rid of oil any better and can irritate your scalp or damage your hair. your scalp or damage your hair.


Each strand of hair has its own sebaceous Each strand of hair has its own sebaceous (oil) gland, which keeps the hair shiny and (oil) gland, which keeps the hair shiny and waterproof. The release of oil is caused by waterproof. The release of oil is caused by hormones that are the same as the ones hormones that are the same as the ones that causes acnethat causes acne


HAIR• Hair are your crowning glory.

• Hair should be dried properly before tying them as wet hair can become smelly.

• Massaging the scalp with warm oil increases blood circulation.

• Always brush and comb hair neatly .

• Losing hair is normal : it can be as much as 50-60 hairs per day.


CARE of teeth


Brushing at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste

Brushing• Brushing and flossing

properly, along with regular dental checkups, can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.


– To prevent cavities, you need to remove plaque, the transparent layer of bacteria that coats the teeth.

– Brushing also stimulates the gums, which helps to keep them healthy and prevent gum disease.


Teeth: Bad Breath• Bad breath is caused by odor-producing

bacteria that grow in the mouth. When a person doesn’t brush and floss regularly, bacteria accumulate on the bits of food left in the mouth and between the teeth. The sulfur compounds released by these bacteria make your breath smell.


Eat a Healthy Balanced Diet.

• Certain foods, especially ones like garlic and onions that contain pungent oils, can contribute to bad breath because the oils are carried to your lungs and out through your mouth. Smoking is also a major cause of bad breath


• Follow advice of a health care professional. .


Care of eyes


NO SOAP


EYES contd… Clean wash cloth

Water runs away from eyes

Clean inside to outside


EYES contd…

• Wash eyes with clean water when traveling and before sleep.

• Check your vision if you have frequent headache.

• Refractory error must be corrected early.


CARE OF EARs.

Daily washing with soap and water

is enough to keep the outer ear clean.


Do not put anything inside your ear

like hairpins, safety pins or blunt edged

things in your ears for cleaning wax or

because there is itching.


If wax has accumulated and is plugging

or itching your ears ,consult your doctor


HANDS AND NAILS

* Wash hands thoroughly with soap &water ,before and after meals and after using washroom

Hands should be dried with clean towel after washing .


NAILS

Grow nails only if you can keep them clean.

Overuse of nail polish can damage the keratin of nail and can also chip of in food


FEET

• Keeping feet clean daily is very

important to avoid body odor and skin

diseases.


FEET contnd…..

• Give your feet a good scrub with sponge, pumice stone or foot scrubber at least once a week .

• After daily bath dry the area in between toes


FEET contnd…..

• Keep toenails clipped.

• Cotton socks should be preferred


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