Medical students were asked regarding knowledge and beliefs on hand hygiene before
entering the clinical phase of education. By this, we noticed a lack of knowledge
concerning the correct indications for hand disinfection. Regardless of previous experience
in hospitals, the medical students expected that the compliance towards hand hygiene
would be worse in more experienced physicians and senior consultants—who are often
considered to be role models for medical students.
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