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@article{193329,
        author = {Ms. Soumya G Hodlur and Dr Sureshgouda S Patil},
        title = {Hand Hygiene Practices Among Nurses: A Review Article},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {59-61},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193329},
        abstract = {Hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection prevention in healthcare settings. Nurses, as frontline caregivers, play a pivotal role in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) through consistent and proper hand hygiene. This review explores the principles, practices, challenges, and educational strategies associated with hand hygiene among nurses. The article also discusses behavioural, institutional, and conceptual factors influencing compliance. Understanding these factors is essential for improving nursing practice and patient safety.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {March},
        }