Korean J Dermatol.
2018 Sep;56(8):475-484.
Research Reporting Public Perception and Behavior with Regard to Skin Health: Results of a Survey from the Skin Health Expo in Korea
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea. ylpark@schmc.ac.kr
- 2Department of Dermatology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Dermatology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
- 4Department of Dermatology, Ajou University College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
- 5Department of Dermatology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- 6Department of Dermatology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 7Department of Dermatology, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea.
- 8Department of Dermatology, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 9Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 10Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 11Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 12Yonsei Star Skin and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- 13Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 14Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
- 15Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea.
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
Healthy skin is an important determinant of the quality of life and physical and mental well-being. The demand for dermatological information is increasing not only in patients with skin diseases, but also in the general population with normal/healthy skin. However, public perception and behavior with regard to skin health among Koreans are not known.
OBJECTIVE
To examine public perception and behaviors with regard to skin health in Koreans visiting the Skin Health Expo 2017.
METHODS
A total of 597 participants completed a questionnaire that assessed demographics, status, and behavior for skin health and Expo satisfaction.
RESULTS
Respondents with higher stress levels and a history of skin diseases showed lower satisfaction with self-skin health. Most participants considered adequate sleep and water intake to be important factors associated with healthy skin. One-on-one consultation with dermatologists was the most satisfactory among participants at the Expo.
CONCLUSION
Educational tools using mass media and informative activities such as the Expo planned by dermatologists and the government are necessary to spread awareness and provide proper information to improve skin health in the general population and to emphasize the key role of dermatologists in skin disorders with a social burden.
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