During the COVID-19 pandemic after reopening of the country, school, kindergarten and daycare, children have been obligated to do frequent handwash. The study group wished to investigate whether this has had implications on symptoms of dry, red, itchy or sore hands and hand eczema. The investigation was performed within the first and second week after reopening by questionnaires distributed to parents electronically via schools, kindergartens and daycare facilities electronic platforms.
During the COVID-19 pandemic Denmark closed down, including schools, kindergartens and
daycare. After reopening of the country 5 weeks later obligatory frequent handwash was a
requirement from the government and routines has been implemented at all reopened schools,
kindergartens and daycare. The study group wished to investigate whether this has had
implications on symptoms of dry, red, itchy or sore hands and hand eczema. Also the study
group wished to investigate if frequency or use of hand disinfection mattered. The
investigation was performed within the first and second week after reopening by
questionnaires distributed to parents electronically via schools, kindergartens and daycare
electronic platforms. The questionnaire included 20 questions on demographics, frequency of
hand wash and use of disinfectants, current and previous symptoms of eczema, atopic
dermatitis and dispositions.
Inclusion Criteria:
- All children returned to daycare, kindergarten or school after covid19 close down of
the country
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Tine Caroc Warner
Hjørring, Nordjylland, Denmark