The Public’s Awareness and Willingness to Undergo Plastic Surgery Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic
| Autor: | Adnan G. Gelidan, FRCSC, Mohamed A. Mrad, FRCSC, Abdullah E. Kattan, FRCSC, Wid E. Kattan, FRCPC, Thamer H. AlEnazi, FRCPC, Reem M. Bakraa, Mazen A. Barry, FRCPC |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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| Zdroj: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, Vol 8, Iss 9, p e3170 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2169-7574 00000000 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003170 |
| Popis: | Background:. In March 2020, the Saudi Ministry of Health implemented mitigation measures to control the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including media campaigns, a nationwide lockdown, and closures of plastic surgery clinics. The aim of this study was to explore the public’s knowledge of COVID-19, their willingness to undergo cosmetic surgery during the pandemic, and the factors influencing their decisions. Methods:. An internet-based cross-sectional survey was conducted. We collected data on demographic information, knowledge about COVID-19, and willingness to undergo cosmetic procedures. Participants also completed the cosmetic procedure screening questionnaire to assess body dysmorphic disorder. Results:. The sample included a total of 1643 participants (women, n = 1002; 61%). A total of 613 (37.3%) participants were aged between 30 and 40 years. The majority (n = 1472; 89.6%) referred to official government accounts for information regarding COVID-19. Most participants (n = 1451; 88.3%) felt that the pandemic was serious, and 1387 (85%) said they would not leave home to undergo cosmetic procedures during the outbreak. Being women, the presence of body-image concerns, and higher cosmetic procedure screening questionnaire scores were associated with an increased willingness to undergo cosmetic procedures. Conclusions:. This is the first study to explore the public’s willingness to undergo cosmetic procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The public was well educated about the pandemic, via government actions. This was reflected in participants who wished to undergo a cosmetic plastic procedure; we identified factors associated with an increased willingness to undergo procedures, which may help design awareness initiatives. |
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