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:: Volume 3, Issue 2 (6-2025) ::
Health Res Develop 2025, 3(2): 59-68 Back to browse issues page
Acne Prevalence and Related Factors in Female Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Fatemeh sadat Hossaini1 , Hossein Soltaninejad2 , Fatemeh Ahmadpour1 , Masoumeh Akhcheloo1 , Nader Sharifi *3
1- Department of Public Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
2- Department of 0ccupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
3- Department of Public Health, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran , nadersharifi81@yahoo.com
Abstract:   (27 Views)
Background: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease estimated to affect 9.4% of the global population. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of acne and its associated factors among female students at Jahrom University of Medical Sciences.
methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 250 female students at Jahrom University of Medical Sciences in 2023. Sampling was performed using stratified random sampling (first stage: stratification based on field of study; second stage: simple random sampling) from the list of female students. The data collection tool included a demographic information questionnaire and a researcher-made checklist to assess the causes of acne prevalence, consisting of 24 questions. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 17.
Results: The prevalence of acne among the female students at Jahrom University of Medical Sciences participating in the study was 66.8% (n=167). Among the female students with acne, the most common locations of acne were the nose (100%), chest and upper back (67.7%), and forehead (66.5%). The majority of students with acne reported increased acne severity associated with stress (80.2%), and most of them had a habit of manipulating and squeezing pimples (80.2%). The prevalence of smoking and alcohol consumption (6%) and specific medication use (23.4%) was low in students with acne. The age of acne onset in the majority of students was after reaching menarche (85.6%).
Conclusion: Acne vulgaris has a high prevalence among female students at Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, and several factors, including stress, pimple manipulation, cold seasons, and consumption of fatty and fried foods, play a role in its exacerbation. Considering the significant impact of acne on the quality of life and mental health of individuals, especially in young adults, early identification and effective management of these risk factors are essential.         
Keywords: Acne, Student, Female, Stress
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Type of Study: Original | Subject: Special
Received: 2025/05/28 | Accepted: 2025/06/29 | Published: 2025/07/2
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