Staphylococcus aureus detection in the mouth of housekeepers

Authors

  • Elaine Drehmer de Almeida Cruz Universidade Federal do Paraná; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Fabiana Cristina Pimenta Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Miyeko Hayashida WHO; Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Marina Eidt Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Elucir Gir WHO; Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000100013

Keywords:

Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin Resistance, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Occupational Risks

Abstract

This study assessed the prevalence of colonization by Staphylococcus aureus in hospital housekeepers, and their knowledge and beliefs regarding this problem. Three saliva samples were collected and a questionnaire regarding knowledge and beliefs was applied. Of the 92 workers, 63 (68.5%) participated in the study; 20 were not and 43 were colonized; 13 by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and 30 by methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus. Persistent carrier status of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus was detected in 15.4% of cases. Low knowledge and perception of occupational risk were observed. The mouth was identified as an important reservoir of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Analyzing knowledge and beliefs, as well as the state of carrier, is an important strategy to be added to educational actions for the prevention of workers' colonization.

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Published

2011-02-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Staphylococcus aureus detection in the mouth of housekeepers . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(1), 90-96. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000100013