المعارف والمواقف والممارسات حول حب الشباب الشائع بين طالبات المدارس الثانوية في مدينة كربلاء 2024

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Acne Vulgaris among Secondary School Female Students in Kerbala City 2024

Background:
Acne (Acne vulgaris) is one of the most common skin diseases among teenagers and young adults, as it greatly affects the external appearance and psychological health of those affected. Adolescents, especially high school students, are particularly vulnerable to this problem due to the hormonal and psychological changes they experience during this critical stage of life, there are many myths and misconceptions among teens regarding the causes and treatment of acne. Analyzing the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding acne is essential to develop effective health education strategies.
The objectives aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of female adolescent students toward acne in secondary schools.
Method:
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 female students in secondary schools in the Kerbala Governorate Center for the period from April 2024 to November 2024. The study included female students whose ages ranged from (15 to 19) years , the mean age of the students was (16.87±1.1 )years.
Results:
About (61%) of the study participants reported that they suffered from acne. The study showed that (18.5%) of the total participants had good knowledge, (59.2 %( had average knowledge, and (22.3 %( had poor knowledge. The majority of the female students included in the study showed a neutral attitude and poor practices towards acne. The study indicated a statistically significant relationship between the mean knowledge score with age, statistically significant relationship between the mean knowledge score with educational level, statistically significant relationship between the mean knowledge score with and history of acne among the participants. It also indicated a statistically significant relationship between the mean attitude score and age. Finally, the results indicated a statistically significant relationship between mean practices score and history of acne.
Conclusion:
The study results revealed moderate levels of knowledge and positive attitudes, but weak acne management practices among high school students. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive educational programs to enhance students’ understanding and encourage evidence-based acne management practices.