PREVALENCE OF ACNE VULGARIS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS IN PESHAWAR: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70520/kjms.v19i1.758Keywords:
Acne Vulgaris, Academic Stress, perceived stress scale PSS, Global Acne Grading system GAGSAbstract
Background: Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial skin condition characterized by the inflammation of pilosebaceous units, increased sebum production and microbial colonization affecting 85% of elder population globally. previous studies suggest that stress can be an influencing factor for the development of acne. Beside many psychological issues stress also cause many dermatological conditions. The aim of our study is to find association between academic stress and acne severity among medical undergraduates.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study conducted at four medical colleges of Peshawar for a period of 6 months. Non probability convenience sampling technique is used. The questionnaire has two scales (GAGS and PSS-10).
Results: Total number of students in this study were 384.Among these female participants were 59%and 41% were male participants. Percentages for moderate, low and high stress level were 78%,11%, and 11%, with Prevalence of acne 68 %. Our results reported significant relationship between academic stress among students and acne vulgaris with a p value of 0.023. Stress can trigger and intensify the severity of acne vulgaris.
Conclusion: A statistically significant association was found between the acne and academic stress. So academic stress can contribute to develop and aggravate the severity of acne vulgaris.
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