A09 : Germ Busters: The Effect of Psychology on Microbiological Outcomes


Students Alexandra Todd
School IND - Hillfield Strathallan College - Hamilton
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9
Group Group 3 - Health Sciences II
Abstract The purpose of Germ Busters was to reduce hand-transmitted infections in the community and institutions such as schools and hospitals. The effect of both teaching methods and hygiene-materials on student hand-washing efficiency and microbiological outcomes was evaluated.