Microbial Contamination of Handwashing Water and Tap Surfaces in Addis Ababa Hospitals: A Threat to Infection Prevention
Abayneh Melaku; Tesfaye Admassu Abate; Argaw Ambelu · 2025 · Environmental Health Insights
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Abstract
Introduction: Hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection prevention; however, the water and infrastructure used for handwashing can themselves become sources of microbial contamination. This study assessed the water quality and sanitary conditions of hand hygiene facilities in public and private hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A laboratory-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May to June 2025 in 10 hospitals. Forty samples were collected, including 20 tap water samples and 20 swab samples from tap handles. A sanitary survey evaluated water supply and hand hygiene station
Abstract by Abayneh Melaku; Tesfaye Admassu Abate; Argaw Ambelu, Environmental Health Insights (2025) — licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Metadata source: DOAJ · DOI 10.1177/11786302251389704