Biosafety and occupational risk among beauty and esthetics professionals: an integrative review
Journal Title: Revista Eletronica de Enfermagem - Year 2012, Vol 14, Issue 3
Abstract
Activities performed in beauty/esthetic establishments favor the transmission of microorganisms and diseases such as Hepatitis B and C. This study aimed at identifying the global scientific production regarding the knowledge of and adherence to biosafety recommendations among professionals of the beauty and esthetics industry, as well as the biological risks to which clients/workers are exposed. An integrative review was performed utilizing the Virtual Health Library, Science Direct and SCOPUS databases, with no time delimitation. Seventeen publications related to manicure/pedicure and barber professions were selected. Lack of knowledge regarding biosafety in terms of how to dispose of sharp instruments, procedures to follow after an accident with biological material, microbial transmission mechanisms and reprocessing of materials was observed. Highlights included the low adherence of workers to using individual protective equipment, hand washing and protective vaccination. We hope the findings will promote critical thinking regarding safe practices, aimed at workers and clients alike.
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Juliana Garbaccio, Adriana Oliveira
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