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Farzad Jalilian, Mohammad Ahmadpanah, Mehrdad Karimi, Iraj Salehi, Ali Asghar Vahidinia, Shohre Emdadi,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (3-2012)
Abstract
Background and Aim: High consumption of cosmetic products may result in several health problems. Cosmetics use among Iranian girls and women is common, so identifying factors affecting cosmetic use seems necessary. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and reasons for cosmetic products use among female university students.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 540 female university students of Hamedan universities, which were recruited according to a random sampling method. The data gathering tool was a self-reporting questionnaire.
Results: Lipstick (62.2%), mascara (50.9%) and liner (43.3%), were the most commonly used products among students. Feeling beautiful and improved self-confidence were the most common reasons for using cosmetic products.
Conclusion: Considering the findings of this study, it seems that providing educational programs for promotion of self-esteem can be beneficial for preventing unnecessary cosmetic use.
Mojdeh Kiani, Fariba Mugouei,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (3-2013)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The change of the age pattern for using cosmetics in Iran is an important issue. The objective of this study was to evaluate factors affecting the cosmetics usage by the girls under 20 years old.
Methods: This survey was done in Yazdanshahr NajafAbad (Isfahan) using of measurement method and questionnaire instrument in the year 2011-2012. Three hundred indivisuals were randomly selected from 1800 female students in high school, secondary school and per-university levels.
Results: Most of the respondents named their close friends and relatives as their model of make up. 31.7% of the girls have set satellite channels as their model and 7.7% used internet sites. 44.3% of the girls agreed with the effect of relation with opposite gender on the amount of cosmetics usage. There is a meaningful relation between age, multimedia consumption, marriage status, social reliability and the tendency to the cosmetics usage.
Conclusion: The factors influencing the cosmetics usage include population characteristics, socio-economic base, multimedia consumption, relations, family and reliability which explain almost 55% of the changeability of the variances.
Shohreh Emdadi, Sahar Bijari, Fatemeh Rostami, Ziba Bagheri Sahamishoar, Majid Barati, Maryam Farhadian,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (7-2017)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Body image is one of the main factors of self efficacy. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between body image and self-efficacy among female students in Hamadan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 408 female students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences in 2017 with a stratified sampling method. To gather data, we used Multidimensional Body Self-Relation Questionnaire (MBSRQ) and general self-efficacy questionnaire and recorded demographic variables. Data were analyzed with SPSS-21 software using Pearson correlation and linear regression tests.
Results: The dimensions of body areas satisfaction and illness orientation were evaluated at relatively desirable and moderate levels, respectively. Students' self-efficacy was also estimated at 60.05% of the mean score of the maximum achievable score at the moderate level. The results of regression analysis showed that the dimensions of the illness orientation, overweight preoccupation, fitness orientation, self-classified weight and appearance evaluation predicted the self-efficacy among the female students. In total, different dimensions of body image explained 14.1% of the variance of self-efficacy.
Conclusion: We suggest providing training packages about body image dimensions improvement to enhance the self-efficacy of university female students.
Fariba Kazemi Kilehgolan, Sahar Parsafar, Maryam Afshari, Majid Barati,
Volume 8, Issue 4 (1-2018)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Cosmetic surgery is performed to change the appearance of people and improve their
self-esteem and according to the available reports, Iran ranked first in cosmetic surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the socio-cultural attitudes about cosmetic surgery and its related factors among female students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 340 female students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences in 2017 with a stratified sampling method. To gather data, we used socio-cultural attitudes questionnaire and recorded demographic variables. Data were analyzed with SPSS 24 software using t-test, ANOVA and linear regression tests.
Results: The age group of 21-30 years were the most frequent participants (56.7%). Most of the students were medical students (24.4%). They often received information about cosmetic surgery via the internet (63.2%). There were significant statistical relationships between social and cultural attitudes with the field of study and father's job (P<0.05). The results of regression analysis showed that the variables of the father's job and body mass index evaluation predicted the social and cultural attitudes.
Conclusion: It is recommended to conduct similar studies other universities of the country and compare them with the findings of this research.
Azin Ayatollahi, Taraneh Yazdanparast, Saman Ahmadnasrollahi, Mahsa Fattahi, Mahdieh Emambakhsh, Alireza Firooz,
Volume 13, Issue 1 (5-2022)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Hair loss is one of the most common problems among the skin and hair related diseases. Hair loss can lead to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and dissatisfaction with appearance.
Methods: Patients with androgenetic alopecia who met the eligibility criteria entered the study. Participants were asked to randomly apply a solution of valproic acid 8.3% or a solution of minoxidil 5% on the affected areas according to the treatment protocol (twice a day). Before and 2 months after treatment, the participants were evaluated. The studied indices included the number of hair follicles in the specified area, the number of velus hairs, the number of terminal hairs, the average hair thickness, and the percentage of hairs in the anagen and telogen phases, as well as the skin reactions in the area. Hairs were examined at the beginning of the study and at 2 months after treatment using Foto Finder-trichoscale device.
Results: Two months after treatment compared to baseline in the valproic group, anagen hair count index (P=0.02), general hair count index (P=0.03), and terminl hair count index (P=0.012) showed significant changes. While telogen hair count (P=0.059) and vellus hair count (P=0.097) did not show significant changes. These changes were more significated in minoxidil group.
Conclusion: 8.3% valproic acid solution showed positive effects in increasing the number of hairs and decreasing the percentage of telogen hairs. Due to the delayed mechanism of valproic acid, the duration of treatment with this compound should be considered longer than minoxidil as a positive control.
Parviz Toosi, Seyedhasan Etemadzadeh, Mohammadreza Sedighimoghadam, Batool Mousavi, Seyedehfatemeh Nouri Rahimabadi, Fahimeh Abdollahimajd, Mohammad Roustanezhad Arabani, Aliakbar Babaei, Shahram Ariaeenejad,
Volume 13, Issue 3 (11-2022)
Abstract
Background and Aim: National studies on the prevalence of skin problems of the Iranian are very limited. The aim of this study was to determine the skin complaints of adult male population.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1419 men over 35 years from 32 provinces participated by invitation. Demographic information, underlying disease history and presence of skin problems/diseases were collected by dermatologists. The participants were evaluated in terms of the presence of skin complaints (itching, burning, dry skin, redness, scaling, and skin color change); and any skin complaints with type, severity and location.
Results: About one third 31.6% of the Iranian male middle-aged and elderly, had an underlying disease (n=449). High blood pressure, diabetes, and neurological disorders constituted 79.7% of the chronic diseases. In total, n=344 persons (24.2%) were rated as having skin complaint. Most people who had a skin complaint reported more than one skin complaint 75.6% (n=260). The most common skin complaints were related to itching 14.6% (n=207) and dry skin 5.6% (23.3%) in studied population, which were mostly mild 59.3% (n=204) and localize 58.4% (n=201). The use of corticosteroids was stated in 7.2%(n=103) and the most common types of usage was oral 62.1% (n=64). There was significant correlation between skin complaint and occupational exposure (P=0.01); lower education level (P=0.05); corticosteroid usage in general (P<0.001) and both oral (P=0.02) and topical (P<0.001) corticosteroid.
Conclusion: Skin complaint is common among middle-aged and elderly Iranian men. The most common skin complaint are mostly mild and localized itching and dry skin.
