So this EBM thing: - 2m distancing: evidence not good (unless your McMaster's) - Face masks/coverings: not going there - Handwashing: evidence not good "Handwashing and risk of respiratory infections: a quantitative systematic review?" https://t.co/uT3m5XMyBr https://t.co/Eo3ln0XON5
Handwashing and risk of respiratory infections: a quantitative systematic review.
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Discussions reflect a balanced view, acknowledging that handwashing appears helpful with risk reductions of up to 44%, as exemplified by phrases like 'handwashing lowered risks' and references to quantitative results, yet they also criticize the quality and scope of data, showing a nuanced but cautious engagement with the research's implications.
Most discussions agree that handwashing has a beneficial effect on reducing respiratory infections, despite some concerns about data quality.
The posts show moderate interest, with users referencing statistics and methodological issues, indicating they find the topic relevant but not deeply engaging.
Several posts cite specific figures and mention the need for more rigorous research, suggesting an active but surface-level engagement with the article.
There is recognition that the findings could influence public health practices; discussions around policy implications and evidence gaps highlight a moderate perceived impact.
Abstract in brief
- The review analyzed studies to see if handwashing reduces respiratory infections and found that handwashing generally lowers the risk, with a pooled risk reduction of about 16-24%.
- Only eight studies met the criteria, and all showed that handwashing helps prevent respiratory infections, but most studies were of poor quality and lacked data from developing countries or severe disease cases.
- The authors emphasize the need for more rigorous research, especially in developing countries, to better understand how effective handwashing really is in reducing respiratory illness severity and deaths.
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Una revisión "handwashing lowered risks of respiratory infection, with risk reductions ranging from 6% to 44%". Handwashing and risk of respiratory infections: a quantitative systematic review. https://t.co/eYTFMVejjT #Coronavirus
@jmcrookston And in the other paper the conclusion is: "Handwashing is associated with lowered respiratory infection. However, studies were of poor quality, none related to developing countries, and only one to severe disease." https://t.co/zAVSUcFZ0M
RT @dnunan79: So this EBM thing: - 2m distancing: evidence not good (unless your McMaster's) - Face masks/coverings: not going there - Hand…
@MartinBlachier « Pooling the results of only the seven homogenous studies gave a relative risk of 1.19 (95% CI 1.12%-1.26%), implying that hand cleansing can cut the risk of respiratory infection by 16% (95% CI 11-21%). » https://t.co/Fc5FpaduIF Autant dire que y a pas de données sur le SARS2.
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Handwashing Effectiveness in Preventing Respiratory Infections
The review analyzed studies to see if handwashing reduces respiratory infections and found that handwashing generally lowers the risk, with a pooled risk reduction of about 16-24%. More rigorous research is needed…
The Impact of Handwashing on Respiratory Infection Prevention
This video explores how handwashing reduces respiratory infections, with a pooled risk reduction of about 16-24%. It highlights the importance of rigorous research, especially in developing countries, to fully…
Handwashing and risk of respiratory infections: a quantitative systematic review https://t.co/aTc9fVgaqs
Si no hay agua y jabón disponibles, use un desinfectante de manos con al menos un 60 % de alcohol para limpiarse las manos.Fuentes: https://t.co/WNUZCLkGB3 https://t.co/BDsnrxarwS https://t.co/Fo6AHbay8Z
@acesounderglass @The_Lagrangian @MWCvitkovic Here are a couple of meta analysis that seem convincing. https://t.co/SD6YsI6uPc https://t.co/nuGD9i4v0J
@jmcrookston And in the other paper the conclusion is: "Handwashing is associated with lowered respiratory infection. However, studies were of poor quality, none related to developing countries, and only one to severe disease." https://t.co/zAVSUcFZ0M
@HKellerkoll "Handwashing is associated with lowered respiratory infection. However, studies were of poor quality, none related to developing countries, and only one to severe disease." https://t.co/zAVSUconCc
@christophewyns https://t.co/Fc5FpaduIF
@MartinBlachier « Pooling the results of only the seven homogenous studies gave a relative risk of 1.19 (95% CI 1.12%-1.26%), implying that hand cleansing can cut the risk of respiratory infection by 16% (95% CI 11-21%). » https://t.co/Fc5FpaduIF Autant dire que y a pas de données sur le SARS2.
RT @dnunan79: So this EBM thing: - 2m distancing: evidence not good (unless your McMaster's) - Face masks/coverings: not going there - Hand…
So this EBM thing: - 2m distancing: evidence not good (unless your McMaster's) - Face masks/coverings: not going there - Handwashing: evidence not good "Handwashing and risk of respiratory infections: a quantitative systematic review?" https://t.co/uT3m5XMyBr https://t.co/Eo3ln0XON5
@Crosshiker @DisruptionJoe @TomBossert @NickKristof @WHO @CDCgov Followed by Hand Washing. https://t.co/XezAMeZlZw
RT @fararod: Una revisión "handwashing lowered risks of respiratory infection, with risk reductions ranging from 6% to 44%". Handwashing a…
Una revisión "handwashing lowered risks of respiratory infection, with risk reductions ranging from 6% to 44%". Handwashing and risk of respiratory infections: a quantitative systematic review. https://t.co/eYTFMVejjT #Coronavirus
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