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- Title
N95 MASK: PERCEPTIONS OF SURGICAL CENTER WORKERS.
- Authors
Maia Mendonça, Leticia Nunes; Lima Leachi, Helenize Ferreira; Apolinario Bieniek, Aryane; Perfeito Ribeiro, Renata
- Abstract
Objective: to identify the perceptions of surgical center workers regarding the use of the N95 mask as Personal Protection Equipment in relation to surgical smoke. Method: qualitative research through audio-recorded interviews with nine workers from the Surgical Center of a hospital in northern Paraná, Brazil. It was questioned: what is the perception of workers exposed to surgical smoke in relation to the use of N95 masks? The technique of content analysis was used. Results: the study reveals the fragility of professionals' knowledge about the use of the N95 mask and the risks they are exposed during their working day, when exposed to surgical smoke. As well as discomfort from wearing the mask. Conclusion: training for health professionals exposed to surgical smoke is suggested, where it can be clarified about the use of Personal Protective Equipment correctly and its importance in preventing the development of occupational diseases.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; OCCUPATIONAL disease prevention; HEALTH facility employees; PROFESSIONS; ATTITUDES of medical personnel; SURGICAL clinics; OCCUPATIONAL exposure; INTERVIEWING; SURGICAL smoke; QUALITATIVE research; RISK assessment; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors; SOUND recordings; PERSONAL protective equipment; CONTENT analysis; INDUSTRIAL hygiene; THEMATIC analysis; N95 respirators
- Publication
Revista Baiana de Enfermagem, 2023, Vol 37, p1
- ISSN
0102-5430
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18471/rbe.v37.47820