Myths, misconceptions and attitudinal trends among patients with acne
Artigo
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Despite acne being a common dermatological problem, there is a paucity of literature addressing the knowledge, attitude and practice about it. Aims/Objectives:
To find out what patients know about acne, its cause and treatment, as well as myths, misconceptions and attitude towards it.Methods:
A cross-sectional, descriptive questionnaire-based study on acne patients at Maharana Bhupal Hospital, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.Results:
Most (84.8%) patients belonged to the age group of 16–25 years. The majority (63.9%) presented 12 months after the onset of acne. More than half had average knowledge, a positive attitude and good practices, related significantly to gender and education.Limitations:
A standardized questionnaire suitable for all dialects and regional languages would have yielded more uniform results.Conclusion:
Study revealed that acne patients still need to acquire accurate, adequate and easily accessible information to seek timely and appropriate treatment, and alleviate their psychological suffering.
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Ano de publicação:
2023
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