Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Non–Interventional Cosmetics Among Female College Students in University of Dammam

Laila Aljeshi; Sarah Alsinan; Rayan Alabduljabbar; Ghadeer Almajed; Hoor Alobaidan; Maha Alzayer; Rana Almuslem; Sara Aldossary; Zainab Alelq; Fatimah Alfaraj; Fatimah Alzaher; Dr. Tariq Alsaif; Dr. M. Koura

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Non–Interventional Cosmetics Among Female College Students in University of Dammam

Laila Aljeshi, Sarah Alsinan, Rayan Alabduljabbar, Ghadeer Almajed, Hoor Alobaidan, Maha Alzayer, Rana Almuslem, Sara Aldossary, Zainab Alelq, Fatimah Alfaraj, Fatimah Alzaher, Dr. Tariq Alsaif, Dr. M. Koura

Abstract :

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate female college students� experience, knowledge and attitudes about non–interventional cosmetics and the factors affecting them. Methodology: Self–administered questionnaires were distributed amongst 20% of total university female students (n=522) in November 2013, selected by a multi–stage stratified random sampling with proportionate allocation. Results: Three hundred and twenty–four (62%) of the 522 female students were found to have fair knowledge about non–interventional cosmetics. One hundred and eighteen (22.6%) had poor knowledge and only eighty respondents (15.3%) had good knowledge. Conclusion: Students in health colleges have better knowledge about non–interventional cosmetics and their side effects compared to students who are not, while marital status has no effect on it.