| Autor: |
Luqman, Naima, Hassan, Summaira, Asghar, Rabia, Waheed, Faryal, Khalid, Muhammad, Shaheen, Jameel Ahmad, Niaz, Mueeza |
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Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists; Oct-Dec2020, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p592-597, 6p |
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Objective To assess the awareness, perceptions and practices towards acne vulgaris among acne patients. Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 patients of acne vulgaris visiting Dermatology outpatient department of Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur. Results In this study conducted on 100 patients, 72% were females and 28% were males. Out of 100 patients, only 10% were married. 30% belonged to rural areas and 70% had urban background. 53% of the participants having acne were students. Eighty-six (86%) had good knowledge and 14 (14%) had poor knowledge. Forty- eight percent participants were in favor of using traditional medicine on acne and 86% consulted doctor. Majority of patients 52% did not answer self-care questionnaire. Conclusion The present study showed that patients suffering from acne had poor practice and unfavorable attitude inspite of good knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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