Department of Public Health, Ekiti State College of Health Science and Technology, Ijero Ekiti, Nigeria
Review Article
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers: A systematic Review on Effectiveness and Effects
Author(s): Oluwatuyi Shegun Victor*, Agbele Tolulope Alaba, Ogunrinde ME, Ayo-Awe Tolulope Veronica, Ayoyinka Fayoke Bridget and Ajilola Aanuoluwapo
Objective: The use and adverse effect of alcohol-based hand sanitizers as a preventive measure in combating the spread of COVID-19.
Materials and Methods: A literature search of the electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Research gate and Embase was conducted
to retrieve articles investigating the protective effect of alcohol-based sanitizers against the spread of COVID-19 as well as its possible adverse
effects. The search timeframe ranged from the inception of each database to August 2020.
Results: From an initial search of 456 articles, and after the removal of duplicates as well as applying the predetermined inclusion and exclusion
criteria, 74 articles were finally included for this systematic review. Results showed promising protective effect of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
against the sp.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2736-6189.2020.5.200
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