Author/Authors :
Castro Prado, Gabriela de Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina - Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil , Leal Junior, Amauri Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina - Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil , Donadon Schunk Silva, Eraldo Departamento de Estatística - Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil , Biazon, Eliane A Ambulatório Municipal DST/HIV E AIDS de Maringá - Secretaria de Saúde de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil , Kaori Miyamoto, Sonia Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina - Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil , Armando Bertolini, Dennis Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina - Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
Abstract :
Background: Since manicure and pedicure professionals are exposed to blood and to other human body fluids, these workers are
susceptibile to hepatitis viruses (HBV, HCV) when they fail to follow standard safety procedures (SSP) in their work routine. Knowledge
on SSP is one of the main factors to reduce contamination risks.
Objectives: The current study investigated correlations between knowledge on SSP and the occurrence of HBV/HCV in manicure/
pedicure professionals working at beauty salons in Maringá (Paraná-Brazil).
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2015 and March 2016. Beauty salons (n = 30) were visited and 150
professionals completed a questionnaire and a rapid test for HBV/HCV detection.
Results: Data indicated that there were no correlations (P < 0.01) between knowledge about transmission and prevention of viral
hepatitis and professional behaviors of manicure/pedicure in beauty salons of Maringá. There was low adherence (P < 0.01) to SSP
andto procedures thatwouldguaranteeanadequate sterilization of the materials used. Oneout of 150 individualsshowedreactivity
for HBV (genotype D by HBV DNA).
Conclusions: Manicure and pedicure professionals in Maringá were aware of the correct procedures to warrant personal protection,
yet such knowledge is not adequately applied in their work routine.
Keywords :
Hepatitis B , Hepatitis C , Manicure and Pedicure Service , Biosafety
