Cosmetic use and related negative effects among graduate university female students in Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study
Journal of Public Health(2024)
摘要
Aim In this study, we aimed to assess cosmetic use and associated negative effects among female graduate students at the universities. Subject and methods A multicenter cross-sectional study design was used to assess cosmetic utilization and any associated negative consequences among 338 female graduate students from June 1 to June 30, 2022. Descriptive and inferential statistics were computed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Results All female students used cosmetics, and the prevalence of cosmetic-related adverse effects was 65.1%. Hair breakage was the leading adverse effect, followed by skin allergies and soreness. The determinants of cosmetic-related adverse effects were as follows: previous urban residence before joining the university ( P -value: 0.034, AOR = 2.43, 95% CI: 1.06–5.52); greater than 500 birr monthly pocket money ( P -value: 0.011, AOR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.26–6.05); number of cosmetics used per day: 3–5 cosmetics/day ( P -value: 0.001, AOR = 7.41, 95% CI :2.29–24.03); cosmetics left on more than 5 days before cleansing ( P -value: 0.001, AOR = 10.12, 95% CI: 4.3–35.8); the practice of label-reading ( P -value: 0.016, AOR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.17–0.83); and health confirmation as selection criteria ( P -value: 0.01, AOR = 0.03, 95% CI: 0.006–0.23). Conclusion All of the female students were found to be using cosmetic products, and two thirds had developed cosmetic-related adverse effects. It is basically advisable to have rational cosmetic utilization.
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关键词
Cosmetics,Adverse effect,Female students,University,Ethiopia
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