Skin-lightening products and Jordanian women: Beliefs and practice. A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of skin-lightening products (SLPs) among Jordanian women has immensely increased and healthcare professionals have a vital role in raising public awareness of SLPs. The aim of this study is to identify SLPs practices among Jordanian women and their basic knowledge of the agents and the side effects associated with using these products.

Methods

A cross-sectional study conducted during October to December of 2022. Jordanian women above 18 years of age were invited to participate via a survey link. Descriptive statistics were used, and logistic regression was applied to screen for variables affecting the knowledge score of the participants.

Results

The mean age of the study participants (n = 384) was 32.04 (SD = 12.678). Results demonstrated that more

SUBMITTER: Ayyash M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10662732 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature