African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of handwashing knowledge, attitude and practices among healthcare workers at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania

Mtweve Deus M.
  • Mtweve Deus M.
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania.
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Sangeda Raphael Z.
  • Sangeda Raphael Z.
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 13 May 2022
  •  Accepted: 22 June 2022
  •  Published: 30 June 2022

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