Abstract
In this research, hand washing behavior in rural and urban Cambodia was studied as an important hygiene practice. This study described the results of the removal efficiency of hand contamination by using various washing agents. Surveys were carried out on types of washing materials in possession and usage, reasons of hand washing, monthly expenditures per person. It was concluded that inhabitants in the rural area were not able to use appropriate hand washing agents such liquid soap and solid soap under their restricted economic situation.
