Table 3.
Commonly used nail cosmetics and personal protective equipment use among nail cosmeticians.
| Practice | Frequency, (n=243) (%) |
|---|---|
| Cosmetics used by nail cosmeticians | |
| Nail polish | 238 (97.9) |
| Polish remover | 239 (98.4) |
| Nail elongators | 65 (26.7) |
| Artificial nails | 201 (82.7) |
| Nail enamel | 95 (39.1) |
| Nail filing | 185 (76.1) |
| Adhesives | 162 (66.7) |
| Personal protective equipment used by nail cosmeticians while working | |
|
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| Mask/handkerchief | |
| Yes | 120 (49.4) |
| No | 123 (50.6) |
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| Gloves (hand and arm protection) | |
| Yes | 75 (31.1) |
| No | 166 (68.9) |
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| Goggles (eyes protection) | |
| Yes | 17 (7.0) |
| No | 226 (93.0) |
|
| |
| Apron (general protection) | |
| Yes | 175 (72.3) |
| No | 67 (27.7) |
|
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| Reason for infrequent use of PPE | |
| Unavailable | 111 (45.7) |
| Unnecessary | 80 (32.9) |
| Uncomfortable | 86 (35.4) |
| Nobody else uses them | 13 (5.3) |
| Unaware | 11 (4.5) |
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| Cosmetics used have instructions for use | |
| Yes (always) | 174 (71.6) |
| Sometimes | 29 (11.9) |
| No | 35 (14.4) |
| Didn't know | 5 (2.1) |
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| Able to read and understand the instructions and content label (n=203) | |
| Yes | 135 (66.5) |
| No | 37 (18.2) |
| Sometimes | 31 (15.3) |
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| Why find it hard to understand instructions or content label (n=54) | |
| Instructions in foreign language | 45 (83.3) |
| Instructions in small prints | 5 (9.3) |
| The label is full of chemical formula and names | 4 (7.4) |
Multiple responses were given.