Knowledge, beliefs and perception of youth toward acne vulgaris.

نویسنده

  • Ibrahim A Al-Hoqail
چکیده

OBJECTIVE This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, concepts and perceptions of the youth towards Acne. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 700 students of both genders from all geographic areas in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the year 2001. They were asked to complete a self administered questionnaire that contained several items measuring different areas in there beliefs, knowledge and perceptions about acne. Acne and non-acne sufferers were included. Responses were matched with demographic data. RESULTS Five hundred and seventeen students (73.9%) responded to the questionnaire. Male and female responders were 267 (51.6%) and 250 (48.4%). More than half of them reported that they suffered from acne 276 (53.4%). Three quarters (76%) of the sample considered psychological conditions contribute to occurrence of acne, 72.1% believe that diet is one of etiologic factor. Only 15.9% reported that acne is an infectious disease. Sixty-two percent believed that acne is not a serious problem, while 56.7% consider it as both a cosmetic and health problem. CONCLUSION The results of this study pointed out that misconceptions and false beliefs on acne are widespread and enduring among the youth. Health education program on acne is needed to improve their understanding of the condition.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Saudi medical journal

دوره 24 7  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003