The impact of alcohol hand sanitizer use on skin health between healthcare worker: Cross-sectional study.
COVID-19
hand sanitizers
human health
isopropyl
skin risks
Journal
Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)
ISSN: 1600-0846
Titre abrégé: Skin Res Technol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9504453
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jan 2024
Jan 2024
Historique:
received:
27
10
2023
accepted:
06
11
2023
medline:
8
1
2024
pubmed:
8
1
2024
entrez:
8
1
2024
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
2020 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a global health crisis, so hand alcohol-based sanitizers have become essential to preventive measures. Previous studies reported that hand sanitizers could kill bacteria and viruses; however, using them excessively can lead to health problems if misused. In light of sanitizer overuse, the availability of various products and qualities in the market, and the absence of data on skin problems, we conducted a survey study about the impact of commonly used sanitizers on skin health, particularly on hands. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and the correlation between hand sanitizer and skin health during the COVID-19 pandemic at the National Guard Institute- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered online questionnaire by sending an invitation link to students and employees of the National Guard Institute- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 2021. A chi-squared test was used to obtain differences concerning awareness of hand sanitizer use/type and hand skin health. In the total 216 participants, there were considerably more skin conditions reported by women (62.5%) and respondents ages 31-40 (36.6%). For the types of hand sanitizers, 89.8%, 40.9%, 30.2%, 4.7%, and 6% were recorded: gel, spray, wipes, foam, and others, respectively, and the survey applicants were filled by 60.6% of non-medical workers. According to the survey, 32.9% of participants experienced a hand crack, which was the most common hand side effect. The handwashing frequency was reported between 3 to 7 times per day during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 9.3% of participants used hand sanitizers more than 10 times daily. It was found that during the pandemic, skin changes were common among the NGHA population and healthcare workers. Consequently, the adverse health effects of these hand sanitizers on human health may result in multiple infections and toxicity. The present study provides appropriate knowledge on the types and ingredients of hand sanitizers as essential factors for skin health, preventing health risks during this pandemic.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
2020 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a global health crisis, so hand alcohol-based sanitizers have become essential to preventive measures. Previous studies reported that hand sanitizers could kill bacteria and viruses; however, using them excessively can lead to health problems if misused. In light of sanitizer overuse, the availability of various products and qualities in the market, and the absence of data on skin problems, we conducted a survey study about the impact of commonly used sanitizers on skin health, particularly on hands. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and the correlation between hand sanitizer and skin health during the COVID-19 pandemic at the National Guard Institute- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
METHODS
METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered online questionnaire by sending an invitation link to students and employees of the National Guard Institute- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 2021. A chi-squared test was used to obtain differences concerning awareness of hand sanitizer use/type and hand skin health.
RESULTS
RESULTS
In the total 216 participants, there were considerably more skin conditions reported by women (62.5%) and respondents ages 31-40 (36.6%). For the types of hand sanitizers, 89.8%, 40.9%, 30.2%, 4.7%, and 6% were recorded: gel, spray, wipes, foam, and others, respectively, and the survey applicants were filled by 60.6% of non-medical workers. According to the survey, 32.9% of participants experienced a hand crack, which was the most common hand side effect. The handwashing frequency was reported between 3 to 7 times per day during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 9.3% of participants used hand sanitizers more than 10 times daily.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
It was found that during the pandemic, skin changes were common among the NGHA population and healthcare workers. Consequently, the adverse health effects of these hand sanitizers on human health may result in multiple infections and toxicity. The present study provides appropriate knowledge on the types and ingredients of hand sanitizers as essential factors for skin health, preventing health risks during this pandemic.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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IM
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© 2024 The Authors. Skin Research and Technology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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