Acne: prevalence, perceptions and effects on psychological health among adolescents in Aydin, Turkey
Acne: prevalence, perceptions and effects on psychological health among adolescents in Aydin, Turkey
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1468-3083.2007.02497.x
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发表时间：
2008-04-01
影响因子：
9.2
通讯作者：
Eskin, M.
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作者：
Uslu, G.;Sendur, N.;Eskin, M.
背景寻常痤疮是青少年的常见疾病，已知对心理状态有不良影响。方法通过针对高中生的本研究设计的问卷调查，对 600 名参与者进行了横断面研究。此外，还对参与者的痤疮进行了客观评估。问卷包括有关痤疮、一般健康问卷（GHQ）和罗森伯格自尊量表（RSES）的问题。 结果 600 份问卷中有 563 份得到答复，并对 550 名同意检查的青少年进行了评估。研究对象包括 303 名女孩和 260 名男孩，年龄在 13 岁至 19 岁之间，平均年龄为 15.24 +/- 1.05 岁。痤疮患病率为 63.6%，其中 29.2% 为非炎症性痤疮，34.4% 为炎症性痤疮。男孩比女孩更普遍、更严重。痤疮的严重程度不是客观的，而是主观的，并且人们认为可以从痤疮治疗中受益的观点与焦虑、抑郁和自尊有关。导致痤疮的因素包括食物、不良的皮肤卫生和激素频率的降低。 48%的青少年预计治疗最长持续时间为4周。 结论 尽管痤疮的患病率很高，但人们对痤疮的认识仍然存在很大的缺乏和错误的观念。这表明迫切需要有关痤疮发病机制、潜在并发症以及有效治疗重要性的教育。有效的治疗可能对青少年和成年人的心理健康做出重大贡献。
Background Acne vulgaris is a common disease among adolescents and known to have adverse effects on psychological status.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 600 participants by means of a questionnaire designed for this study in high school students. In addition, an objective evaluation of acne in participants was undertaken. The questionnaire consisted of questions about acne, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES).Results Five hundred and sixty-three questionnaires out of 600 were answered and 550 adolescents who gave permission for examination were evaluated. The study population consisted of 303 girls and 260 boys between the ages 13 and 19, and the mean age was 15.24 +/- 1.05 years. Acne prevalence was 63.6% with 29.2% non-inflammatory and 34.4% inflammatory acne. It was more prevalent and severe in boys than in girls. Not the objective but the subjective severity of acne and opinion that one could benefit from acne treatment was found to be related to anxiety, depression and self-esteem. Factors implicated among causes of acne were food, bad skin hygiene and hormones in decreasing frequency. Forty-eight per cent of adolescents expect a maximum duration of 4 weeks for treatment.Conclusion Despite the high prevalence of acne, there is still much deficiency of knowledge and wrong beliefs about acne. This indicates that there is an urgent need for education about etiopathogenesis, potential complications and importance of effective treatment for acne. Effective treatment may make significant contributions for the mental health of adolescent and as well as adult populations.