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RESEARCH ON ACNE INCIDENCE AND THE RESULTS OF HEALTH EDUCATION COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS AT NGUYEN HUU CANH HIGH SCHOOL, DONG NAI IN 2023-2024
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Background: Acne is a common dermatological health issue among adolescents. With its increasing prevalence and impact on the quality of life of many young individuals, acne is becoming a concerning public health problem. Objective: To determine the prevalence and severity of acne, the percentage of students with correct knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding acne, and the effectiveness of interventions among students at Nguyen Huu Canh High School, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study with analysis and an interventional study without a control group conducted on 405 students at Nguyen Huu Canh High School from September 2023 to April 2024. Data was collected using the questionnaire and clinical examinations following interviews. Results: Among the 405 students from grades 10 to 12 participating in the study, females comprised 55.1%, and the prevalence of acne was 65.2%. Mild acne accounted for 55.3%, moderate acne for 8.1%, and severe acne for 1.7%. The proportions of students with correct knowledge, attitude, and practice were 15.8%, 91.1%, and 26.7%, respectively. After the intervention, the percentages of correct knowledge, attitude, and practice were 82.2%, 95.1%, and 81.7%, respectively. The effectiveness index for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 420%, 4.3%, and 205%, respectively. Conclusion: High school students have the right attitude towards the prevention and control of acne; however, they lack the correct knowledge, resulting in a low rate of correct practices. The intervention measures showed significant effectiveness. Schools and families need to pay more attention to the skin health of students to effectively control acne in high school students.
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Acne, high school students, Dong Nai
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