Table 3.
Knowledge of Beauty Salon Workers Towards Cosmetics Use and Related Health Effects (N=87)
| Knowledge Questions | Yes (%) | No (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All chemicals have human health effects | 43(49.4) | 44(50.6) |
| 2 | The use of cosmetics in the presence of children have health effects | 72(82.8) | 15(17.2) |
| 3 | The use of cosmetics has a health effect on pregnancy | 72(82.8) | 15(17.2) |
| 4 | Ventilation has a dilution effect on the concentration of pollutants | 81(93.1) | 6(6.9) |
| 5 | Use of PPE prevent exposure to cosmetics-based pollutants | 76(87.4) | 11(12.6) |
| 6 | All cosmetics contain chemicals that can harm human health | 59(67.8) | 28(32.2) |
| 7 | Applying cosmetics in an indoor environment affects human health | 72(82.7) | 15(17.3) |