REVIEW PAPER
Factors affecting HIV/AIDS prevention behaviors among barbers: a systematic study
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Department of Public Health, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
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Department of Nursing, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
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Department of Operating Room, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
Submission date: 2023-12-08
Final revision date: 2024-01-11
Acceptance date: 2024-01-11
Publication date: 2026-05-28
Corresponding author
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
BBarbers are one of the groups who are likely to develop acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Using ordinary barber's tools and failing to adhere to cleanliness requirements can lead to spreading of the illness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS prevention behaviors among barbers.
Material and Methods:
The current study was a systematic review. We performed a search of Persian and English articles in Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, SID, and Magiran databases, published from 2000 to 2023. Out of 70 articles assessed, 24 publications were selected, which were relevant to the study objective. Key words used were "AIDS/ HIV," "Prevention," "Salon Workers," "Hairdressers," "Barbers," and "Knowledge."
Results:
Based on the findings, the effective factors in AIDS prevention behaviors in barbers were classified into five categories: 1) information, knowledge, and attitude; 2) education and empowerment; 3) perceived sensitivity and intensity; 4) perceived benefits; and 5) the influence of media and people.
Conclusions:
According to the outcomes of the study, it is feasible to improve HIV/AIDS preventive behaviors among barbers by raising knowledge, attitude, perceived susceptibility, perceived sensitivity, and perceived advantages toward AIDS with effective planning, which eventually will prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
BBarbers are one of the groups who are likely to develop acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Using ordinary barber's tools and failing to adhere to cleanliness requirements can lead to spreading of the illness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS prevention behaviors among barbers.
Material and Methods:
The current study was a systematic review. We performed a search of Persian and English articles in Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, SID, and Magiran databases, published from 2000 to 2023. Out of 70 articles assessed, 24 publications were selected, which were relevant to the study objective. Key words used were "AIDS/ HIV," "Prevention," "Salon Workers," "Hairdressers," "Barbers," and "Knowledge."
Results:
Based on the findings, the effective factors in AIDS prevention behaviors in barbers were classified into five categories: 1) information, knowledge, and attitude; 2) education and empowerment; 3) perceived sensitivity and intensity; 4) perceived benefits; and 5) the influence of media and people.
Conclusions:
According to the outcomes of the study, it is feasible to improve HIV/AIDS preventive behaviors among barbers by raising knowledge, attitude, perceived susceptibility, perceived sensitivity, and perceived advantages toward AIDS with effective planning, which eventually will prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
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