Cleanliness generally means that which is free from dirt and hygienic.nursingIn the following two cases, personal hygiene is the removal and protection of dirt from the skin, hair, and nails of the entire body, and the absence of pathogenic microorganisms on the surfaces of all objects, including the skin of the person.infection controlThe two aspects of the
In the aspect of physical hygiene, an individual'slivingHabit-based hygiene and cultural background have a significant influence. Therefore, it is not consistent with medical standards of cleanliness needs, and there are large individual differences in its behaviorization. There are various methods to maintain cleanliness, such as bathing, showering, ablution, wiping, and brushing teeth, depending on the area and purpose. Besides removing dirt from the body, they also bring a sense of refreshment and stimulate blood circulation,livingIt is essential physically, psychologically, and socially, in terms of maintaining habits, etc. Maintaining such personal hygiene is also important in protecting individuals from infection, as it serves as a nonspecific defense mechanism that prevents pathogenic microorganisms from entering and multiplying in the body through the skin and mucous membranes. On the other hand,infection controlIn the aspect of cleanliness, the boundaries between cleanliness and its counterpart, uncleanliness, are more clearly defined in environmental zoning and in numerical criteria.

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