[Implementation of a health education programme in a sample of hairdressing trainees].

Background: Skin and respiratory diseases and upper limb cumulative trauma disorders are common in practising hairdressers but unfortunately also in hairdressing trainees. Recent data showed that prevention by education in this working area is of fundamental importance.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge that hairdressing trainees have of the risks present in their workplaces and to apply and verify, the efficacy of a specific educational programm

Methods: The programme was aimed at hairdressing trainees, aged from 15 to 21 years, attending 3 technical schools.