The ABC Towards

Proper Personal Care:

Always Be Clean!
Presented by:
Balita, Gamboa, Lejero, Sulit, Tenorio
Session Design
Learning Objectives Content Methodology Time Resources Persons Evaluation
Frame Responsible
After 15-20 minutes of The ABC of Proper • Lecture 15-20 • Manpower Student The participants:
health teaching, the Personal Care and discussion minutes resources nurses
participants will be able Hygiene: Always • Demonstration • Visual aids • were capable
to: Be Clean!   of defining the term
  “personal hygiene”
• define the term 1. Concept of and its purpose.
"personal hygiene". Personal Care and
Hygiene • were able to
• identify the purpose of a. Definition of comprehend the
observing proper personal hygiene purpose if observing
hygiene. b. Purpose of proper hygiene
maintaining proper practices.
• correctly demonstrate personal care and
proper hygiene hygiene
practices.
2. Discussion of
• name several proper Different Personal
personal hygiene Care and Hygiene
practices. Practices
Session Design
Learning Objectives Content Methodology Time Resources Persons Evaluation
Frame Responsible
 
• provide a list of a. Different types • could identify
possible outcomes if of personal hygiene proper hygiene
hygiene needs are un- b. Proper ways of practices.
met. performing personal
care and hygiene • were able to
• express desire to practices provide a list of
practice proper personal possible outcomes
hygiene in their 3. Importance of as proper hygiene
respective homes, as Proper Personal Care practices are met.
part of their daily routine. and Hygiene
  b. Impacts of • conveyed
personal care and their desire in
hygiene to overall practicing proper
health hygiene in their
b. Possible risks due homes and
to poor personal care surroundings.
and hygiene
CONTENT:
Concept of Personal Care and Hygiene
01 • Definition of Personal Care and Personal Hygiene
• Purpose of Maintaining Proper Personal Care and Hygiene

Discussion of Different Personal Care and Hygiene Practices

02 • Different Types of Personal Hygiene
• Proper Ways of Performing Proper Personal Care and Hygiene Practices

Importance of Proper Personal Care and Hygiene

03 • Impacts of Personal Care and Hygiene to Overall Health
• Possible Risks Due to Poor Personal Care and Hygiene
Concept of Personal Care and Hygiene
Definition of Personal Care and Personal Hygiene
What is personal care?
According to American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language,
personal care is the occupation of attending to the physical needs of people who
are disabled or otherwise unable to take care of themselves, including activities
of daily living such as eating and bathing.

What is personal hygiene?

Personal hygiene refers to practices
performed to one’s health and wellbeing
through cleanliness to reduce personal illness,
provide healing from illness, maintain optimal
health and wellbeing, enhance social acceptation
and prevent the spread of illness to others
(World Health Organization, 2011).
Purpose of Maintaining Personal Hygiene
Maintaining proper hygiene is an important part of our everyday living. It is very
beneficial for us for it serves many purposes:

Maintaining proper
hygiene helps to It promotes relax-
01 prevent illness from 02 It helps to eliminate
odor.
03 ation.
bacteria and
viruses.

It enhances overall
04 Boosts self-esteem. 05 health.
Discussion of Different Personal Care
and Hygiene Practices
 Different Types of Personal Hygiene

It is important to wash your hands after leaving the restroom specially in

public areas, in case you accidentally make contact on surfaces such as
toilet surfaces, faucets and door handles that could potentially harbor
Toilet
different forms of germs and bacteria.
hygiene
Personal preference may dictate how often you wish to shower, but most
people will benefit from a rinse at least every other day. Showering with
soap helps rinse away dead skin cells, bacteria, and oils.
Shower
hygiene

Tidying your nails helps you prevent spreading germs into your mouth
and other body openings. You should also avoid biting your nails.
Nail
hygiene
 Different Types of Personal Hygiene
Good dental hygiene is about more than just pearly white teeth. Caring
for your teeth and gums is a smart way to prevent gum diseases and
cavities. Brushing regularly can also prevent tooth decay and eliminate
pockets of germs and bacteria.
Teeth
hygiene

It is a way of cleaning one’s hands that substantially reduces potential pathogens

on the hands. It is considered a primary measure for reducing the risk of transmit-
ting infection among patients and health care personnel.
Hand
hygiene
Proper Ways of
Performing Per-
sonal Hygiene
Practices
 Toilet hygiene
01 Wash your hands after you use the restroom.

Scrub with soap for 20 to 30 seconds, and

02 be sure to clean between your fingers, on
the back of your hands, and under your nails.

03 Rinse with water.

04 Dry with a clean towel or tissue paper.

 Shower hygiene
Personal preference may dictate how often
you wish to shower, but most people will
benefit from a rinse at least every other day.
Showering with soap helps rinse away dead
skin cells, bacteria, and oils.
 Nail hygiene
Trim your nails regularly to keep them short
and clean.

Brush under them with a nail brush or

washcloth to rinse away buildup, dirt, and
germs.
7 Steps to Properly Brush Your Teeth
Angle the bristles next to the outer Scrub the chewing surfaces, especially the
01 surface of your teeth toward the gum 05 grooves that may collect food particles in your
line. back teeth.

Use the tip of the toothbrush in a circular motion

Gently move the brush in a circular
06 to clean the front teeth.
02 motion.
Finally, gently brush the roof of your mouth, the
07 insides of your cheeks, and your tongue. This makes
Gently scrub all the outer surfaces of your entire mouth feel clean and may also freshen
03 the upper and lower teeth, making your breath.
sure to reach the back teeth.

Using the same circular motion, brush

04
the inside surfaces of all your teeth.
8 Steps to Properly Wash Your Hands

01 02 03 04

Wet your hands Rub your palms Rub the back Rub both your
and apply enough together. of each hand. hands while inter-
soap (coin size). locking
your fingers.

05 06 07 08

Rub your thumbs Rinse both hands

Rub the back of Rub the tips of
and the ends of properly with
your fingers. your fingers.
your wrists. water.
Importance of Proper Personal Care and Hy-
giene
How important is personal hygiene?
Why do we have to adhere to these
practices?
Observing proper hygiene is There are several hygiene-
very necessary, such that it related diseases that can be
should always be integrated acquired if proper hygiene is
into our daily routines. not established within oneself.
 Having a well-maintained hygiene is necessary for
Impacts of the following reasons:

Personal Care
to Overall Health Body image Health reasons

Psychological
Social reasons issues
 A. Body image
Body image influences self-esteem, confidence and
motivation. Those who already have low self-esteem and
especially those with depression often neglect personal
hygiene which perpetuates the problem of poor body image.
 
Many forms of modern media including magazines,
fashion, TV, film and the internet present a certain body
image as being "acceptable" or "expected". Young children and
teenagers are especially influenced by this; physical
appearance being the ultimate factor by which to judge and
be judged.
 B. Social reasons
Most people hate to be talked about, especially in a negative man-
ner. By ensuring that our body is clean and well presented, we are
more assured of projecting a positive body
image that reflects our personalities.
 C. Health reasons
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC),
every time you touch object surfaces, sneeze, prepare food, handle pets,
or use the bathroom, there's always a possibility that you'll be picking up
potentially harmful microorganisms. By performing
simple acts such as regular bathing and proper
handwashing, that possibility lessens greatly.
D. Psychological issues
By being well presented, clean and tidy, people can
feel more confident, especially in social situations. Our
chances of succeeding either in work or social settings,
or even with the opposite sex can be altered by
maintaining good hygiene.
 
Maintaining hygiene practices help to reduce the
risks of ill health, and those practices equally affect how
we and others perceive ourselves, which can later on
influence different aspects of our life.
Possible Risks Due to Poor Hygiene
Possible
Risks Due
to Poor
Hygiene
Transmission of Possibility to
01 microorganisms 02 develop health
conditions
For example, if you don’t wash your
hands frequently, you can easily Not brushing your teeth can lead to
transfer germs and bacteria to your teeth issues and plaque buildup.
mouth or eyes. This can lead to any Poor dental care is also a risk factor
number of issues, from stomach for several serious health issues,
viruses to pink eye. including heart disease.
 
Below is the list of possible conditions that may be
acquired due to poor hygiene according to CDC:

Scabies Head Lice

Pubic Lice (Crabs) Athlete’s Foot

Chronic Diarrhea
 
Below is the list of possible conditions that may be
acquired due to poor hygiene according to CDC:

Dental Caries (Tooth decay) Lymphatic Filariasis

Pinworms Hot Tub Rash Swimmer's Ear (Otitis externa)

Possible I AM
ENO NOT
Risks Due UGH
to Poor
Hygiene

03 Low self-esteem

Poor hygiene habits can also affect

your self-esteem. Looking and feel-
ing presentable can give you a
confidence boost and a sense of
pride in your appearance.
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“Cleanliness is the first
law of health.”