IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-2-14286 Original Research Paper Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Non–Interventional Cosmetics Among Female College Students in University of Dammam Aljeshi Dr. Rayan Alabduljabbar Dr. Hoor Alobaidan Dr. Rana Almuslem Dr. Zainab Alelq Dr. Fatimah Alzaher Dr. Dr. M. Koura Dr. February 2018 7 2 01 02 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.