Keywords
Nail Technician; Health; Symptoms; Risks; Occupational Health
Abstract
Nail technicians can be exposed to more chemicals and allergens than the general population due to the unique exposures they experience in their day-to-day operations. This study focused on behaviors nail technicians participated in that may have increased their risk of infection, pain, allergy, or ailment. A cross-sectional study was organized, assessing the prevalence of behavioral exposures among nail technicians and their correlation with other factors like prior education, workplace type, and symptoms experienced. The goal was to create a better understanding of how the modern-day nail technician is protecting themselves while working, by identifying gaps to facilitate the creation of more impactful education interventions.
Thesis Completion Year
2024
Thesis Completion Semester
Fall
Thesis Chair
Rovito, Michael J.
College
College of Health Professions and Sciences
Department
Health Sciences
Thesis Discipline
Health Sciences
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Mecoli, Kayla R., "Assessing The Prevalence Of Behavioral Work-Related Exposures Among Nail Technicians" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 204.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/204
Included in
Health and Physical Education Commons, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
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