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A study of microbial distribution and cell phone hygiene awarenessat Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus |
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| Creator | 1. Valentina Anne Lopez 2. Jeng Young Liew 3. Khomaizon Abdul Kadir Pahirulzaman 4. Kheng Yuen Sim |
| Title | A study of microbial distribution and cell phone hygiene awarenessat Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus |
| Publisher | Research and Development Office, Prince of Songkla University |
| Publication Year | 2563 |
| Journal Title | Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology |
| Journal Vol. | 42 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 65-72 |
| Keyword | cell phone, microbial distribution, common habits, survey, chi-square |
| URL Website | https://rdo.psu.ac.th/sjstweb/index.php |
| ISSN | 0125-3395 |
| Abstract | Cell phones are an essential device for today's people. The warm environment on the cell phone may cause continuousgrowth of bacteria which can include harmful pathogens. This research aimed to determine if there is a relationship betweengender and the daily routine environment with the bacteria count on the cell phone. The data were analysed using the chi-squaretest and the results showed no relationship (P>0.05). In addition, a survey questionnaire was conducted to study the commonhabits that are conducive to a microbial distribution pattern on a cell phone. Some of the common habits were using the cellphones while in the washroom and improper cell phone cleaning methods. The behavior of using the cell phone while dining andthe microbial distribution pattern were found to be independent. This study aimed to provide awareness on the importance ofkeeping cell phones clean to minimize microbial contamination. |
