Assessing the Levels and Types of Bacterial Contamination in Cosmetic Brushes: Implications for Beauty and Hygiene in Jeddah City.

Int J Microbiol · 2025 · PMC12074853 · PMID 40365484

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borderline significantp = 0.060so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

A borderline significant association ( p = 0.060) was found between education levels and cleaning frequency.

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marginally significantp = 0.060so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

Concern about infections and awareness of bacterial accumulation did not differ significantly among education groups, despite a marginally significant correlation ( p = 0.060) between cleaning frequency and education levels.

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