S6 E1 Why Hand Hygiene Education Matters with Prof Katie Laird and Prof Sarah Younie

Why does hand hygiene education still matter today? In this episode, I look at the science and public health importance behind proper handwashing with Prof Katie Laird and Prof Sarah Younie of Germs Journey We discuss how poor hand hygiene habits contribute to the spread of disease, and why education remains a critical tool in schools, healthcare settings and everyday life. We also mention where gaps still exist, and how better awareness can be a real difference in public health.You'll discover:Why hand hygiene is one of the simplest yet most powerful public health toolsHow proper hand hygiene helps stop the spread of infectionWhy so many people still miss key hygiene practicesWhy focusing on children is one of the most effective ways to create lasting behaviour change and improve public health for the futureWhat do you think is the biggest barrier to better hand hygiene habits today? How early do you think health habits should be taught? What role do you think schools should play in shaping health habits?Share in the comments, we would love to hear from you.Also, please do not forget to like, follow the podcast and share with someone who needs this message!If you enjoyed this episode, you can support the podcast in 1 or 2 ways:One-time support: https://buymeacoffee.com/laidbackazMonthly support for bonus content & perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/LaidbackTheArturoZingaPodcast-------------------------------------------------------------------If you're struggling, consider therapy with our paid partner. Visit https://betterhelp.com/laidback for a discount on your first month of therapy.-------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECT WITH USWe are building a strong community to help you with business/career/health advice so if this piques your interest, join the mailing list and get more information about our subscription🌍Website: https://www.arturozinga.com/ to join the mailing list📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laidbackazpod/📱TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@laidbackazpodX: https://x.com/laidbackazpod