Thapa Deeptara P
Department of Dermatology, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Gokarneshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Indian Dermatol Online J. 2019 Mar-Apr;10(2):139-143. doi: 10.4103/idoj.IDOJ_70_18.
Cosmetic dermatology is a branch of dermatology which deals with the enhancement of beauty. There is a rise in cosmetic dermatological procedures throughout the world, but its awareness is limited not only in the general population but also among the health workers.
We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study to know the knowledge and awareness of cosmetic dermatological procedures among health workers in a hospital setting.
There were a total of 155 respondents. The maximum number of respondents belonged to age group of 20-30 years (65.2%). Female respondents were 66% and males were 34%. Of the total respondents, 39% were medical students, 31% doctors, 23% nurses, 6% OPD assistants, and 1% ward maids. Hinduism was practiced by 91% of the respondents. About 84.5% of subjects were aware of cosmetic dermatological procedures. Regarding the source of information, 34.2% implicated textbooks. According to 53.5% participants, cosmetic dermatological procedures are done by a dermatologist. Around 59.4% responded that they were aware of many procedures such as botox injections, laser hair removal, hair transplant, and chemical peeling; 51% were aware of risks associated with procedures, such as allergy, burns, and pigmentation; 44.5% rated the facility as good; 31% believed that outcome of the procedures is different in Nepal as compared to a foreign countries. About 23.9% thought public disposition will change if they underwent the procedures. Around 11.6% thought this shall negatively affect them; however, 53.5% believed it would be socially acceptable. About 78.1% thought that these procedures are done only in cities with 62.6% believing it is commonly done by high-class economic status people. About 73.5% respondents believed that this was adopted by literate people; 7.1% were concerned about taboos against cosmetic dermatosurgical procedures; 84.5% agreed that there should be awareness program on these procedures.
We found lack of awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and disposition about cosmetic dermatosurgical procedures among health workers. Further community-based population studies and awareness programmes should be carried out regarding this aspect.
美容皮肤科是皮肤科的一个分支，致力于提升美感。全球范围内美容皮肤科手术的数量呈上升趋势，但其认知不仅在普通人群中有限，在医护人员中亦是如此。
我们开展了一项基于问卷调查的横断面研究，以了解医院环境中医护人员对美容皮肤科手术的知识和认知情况。
共有155名受访者。受访者人数最多的年龄组为20 - 30岁（65.2%）。女性受访者占66%，男性占34%。在所有受访者中，39%是医学生，31%是医生，23%是护士，6%是门诊助理，1%是病房女仆。91%的受访者信奉印度教。约84.5%的受试者知晓美容皮肤科手术。关于信息来源，34.2%提及教科书。53.5%的参与者认为美容皮肤科手术由皮肤科医生进行。约59.4%的人表示知晓肉毒杆菌注射、激光脱毛、植发和化学剥脱等多种手术；51%的人知晓手术相关风险，如过敏、烧伤和色素沉着；44.5%对该科室评价良好；31%认为这些手术在尼泊尔的效果与国外不同。约23.9%的人认为如果接受这些手术，公众的态度会改变。约11.6%的人认为这会对他们产生负面影响；然而，53.5%的人认为这在社会上是可以接受的。约78.1%的人认为这些手术仅在城市进行，62.6%的人认为通常是经济地位高的人进行这些手术。约73.5%的受访者认为有文化的人接受这些手术；7.1%的人担心美容皮肤外科手术的禁忌；84.5%的人同意应该开展关于这些手术的宣传项目。
我们发现医护人员对美容皮肤外科手术缺乏认知、知识、态度和倾向。应针对这方面开展进一步基于社区的人群研究和宣传项目。
