Handwashing and Hygiene History

The video explores the history of hand washing, from its cultural and religious roots to its adoption as a health practice. It highlights Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis's pioneering work in connecting hand washing to disease prevention, despite initial rejection by the medical community. The video also discusses the modern promotion of hand hygiene by organizations like the CDC.

What was the primary association of handwashing before it was linked to hygiene?

• Religious rituals

• Cooking practices

• Scientific experiments

• Medical procedures

In which religious practice is handwashing performed five times a day?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

What was Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis's significant contribution to medical hygiene?

• Developing vaccines

• Promoting handwashing to prevent disease

• Discovering antibiotics

• Inventing surgical instruments

Why did Dr. Semmelweis's contemporaries reject his findings?

• They had no interest in hygiene

• They thought he was accusing them of causing deaths

• They believed in germ theory

• They were focused on other diseases

Which scientist is known for developing the germ theory of disease?

• Joseph Lister

• Ignaz Semmelweis

• Louis Pasteur

• Florence Nightingale

What was Florence Nightingale's contribution to hygiene during the Crimean War?

• Inventing antiseptics

• Promoting handwashing in hospitals

• Developing vaccines

• Creating surgical masks

When did the CDC start promoting handwashing to prevent disease?

• 2000s

• 1980s

• 1920s

• 1840s

What does the 'Semmelweis Effect' refer to?

• Discovery of new diseases

• Rejection of new ideas due to existing norms

• Development of new medical technologies

• Acceptance of new scientific ideas

Which organization is involved in spreading awareness about handwashing practices?

• NASA

• CDC

• UNESCO

• FBI

What is the irony in Dr. Semmelweis's death?

• He was celebrated for his work

• He was awarded a Nobel Prize

• He became a famous author

• He died of a disease that handwashing could prevent