Clinical Signs and Symptoms in Manicurists Exposed to Chemical Substances In Orizaba-Córdoba, Veracruz, México
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Abstract
Introduction: Occupational exposure to chemical substances in manicure salons poses a health risk.
Objective: To identify clinical signs and symptoms in manicure workers and their relationship with the use of chemical substances in the Orizaba-Córdoba,Veracruz.
Material and Methods: Cross-sectional analytical study (n = 51). A bivariate analysis was performed, and a p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant using STATA version 13.
Results: All participants were women, with 72% aged between 18 and 33 years and with 1 to 5 years of job seniority. A statistically significant association was found between dermatological manifestations and duration of exposure (p = 0.046); and between ocular manifestations and number of services per day (p = 0.046), use of protective eyewear (p = 0.044), salon size (p = 0.040), and use of solvents (p = 0.047).
Conclusions: Clinical manifestations in manicure workers were associated with solvent use and working conditions.
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