Trends in Awareness and use of Cosmetics among Medical Students – A Study from a Medical College in South Kerala, India
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Since there is an increase in the newer products and availability of cosmetics along with an increase in its usage and associated side-effects; this study is conducted with a view of in finding any difference in trends in cosmetic use and its awareness a decades time among medical students. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among two batches of medical students. One survey conducted during 2006 and another survey conducted on another batch in 2016 among students before they started their Dermatology training. An appropriate questionnaire was used to collect the data. Results: 206 students participated in the 2006 study and 149 students in the 2016 study. In 2006, 83.75% boys and 98.3% girls used cosmetics; it was 82.76% and 97.8% respectively. 35% students in 2006 and 76% in 2016 opined that cosmetics enhanced their general appearance. In 2006, 56.5% and in 2016, 55.7% believed that cosmetics increased their selfconfidence. 67.5% (2006) and 80% (2016) preferred natural cosmetics. For beauty advice, in 2006, 22% (beauticians) 22% (magazines), 23% (dermatologists), 28.5% (friends): in 2016, 6.7% (beauticians) 12% (magazines) 33.56% (dermatologists) 33.56% (friends). Influences in selecting cosmetics, in 2006 by cine actors-9%, models-8.5%, friends-41% none-41.5%; in 2016 cine actors-5.37%, models-6.7%, friends-29.53%, none-57% Conclusion: Natural cosmetics are gaining preference over the years and also the occurrence of adverse reactions because of other cosmetics showed an increasing trend towards natural ones.
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Joan Felicita Samson, Mariam Philip, Arjun C, Soumya Varadan
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