某医学院校女性痤疮患者治疗及相关因素的分析

目的了解女性痤疮患者寻求治疗是否与年龄、生活质量、病程、严重程度等可能因素的相关性。方法随机选择某医学院校2849名女大学生,调查痤疮的患病情况,并采用Cardiff痤疮伤残问卷对生活质量进行评估,及自行设计问卷调查其寻求治疗的情况。结果在女大学生中痤疮的患病率为44.75%;但在最初的寻求治疗者中只有2.04%选择寻求皮肤科医生的指导;寻求治疗的患者中39.58%是自行决定,未寻求治疗的患者中50.28%认为病情轻,不需要治疗。多元回归分析显示:生活质量、自评严重程度以及年龄与患者是否寻求治疗呈正相关。结论痤疮在年轻女性中有较高的患病率,但仅有少数患者寻求治疗。有必要在大学生中进行相应的健康教育。

Epidemiological Study of Seeking Treatment in Female Medical College Students With Acne Vulgaris

Objective To determine whether there were relationship between age,disease duration,quality of life,severity and the behavior of seeking medical treatment in acne vulgaris.Methods 2849 female college students were examined for acne on the face using a validated grade system.In addition,they were requested to fulfill the CADI questionnaire and a self-administered questionnaire concerning their previous treatment and beliefs.Results We found 44.75% of the students have acne.Despite the high prevalence of acne,only 2.04% sufferers sought medical treatment from dermatologists initially;39.58% of patients sought medical treatment attributed to a self-decision.When referring to the reason not seeking-treatment,50.28%patients attributed it to a minor condition.Multivariate logistic regression models demonstrated that CADI value,subjective severity and age have a statistical Significance in determining their seeking-treatment attitude.Conclusion Acne is very common among teenagers and adults but very few have actually sought medical treatment.These findings suggest that it may be worthwhile to provide health education for college students about acne.