Hygiene is one of the basic medical sciences that encompasses all aspects and various environmental influences on human health. In the difficult epidemiological situation of recent years (the Covid-19 pandemic), basic hygiene measures again played a crucial role and were a key factor in the successful control of the pandemic. Proper hand hygiene was extremely important in order to control and, most importantly, contain the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Handwashing (and disinfecting) is an important hygiene measure that we all know well, but do not always perform properly, especially when it is necessary. This paper presents the results of a survey of 868 people ad-dressing (1) knowledge about hand hygiene; (2) people’s attitudes towards handwashing and disinfection; and (3) the change in attitudes towards handwashing and disinfection after the pandemic. The results indicate that many have changed their hygiene habits during the pandemic, but that there is a lack of knowledge about handwashing and disinfection. Of particular concern is the proportion of users who still disinfect their hands at home.
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