Prevalence and patterns of skin toning practices among female students in Ghana: a cross-sectional university-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The use of skin toning products has a deep historical background in low and middle-income countries. Yet, there is no empirical evidence on the prevalence, and patterns of skin toning practices among university students in Ghana. This study sought to examine the prevalence, patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with skin toning practices among female university students in Ghana using a sample of 389 undergraduate female students.

Results

40.9% of respondents had practised skin toning within the last 12 months. Also, 51.3% used skin toning products such as creams (38.9%) and soap or gel (35.5%) to treat a skin disorder. Respondents aged 21 years were more likely to use skin toning products (AOR = 0.400, CI 0.121-1.320), those who had dark skin (AOR = 3.

SUBMITTER: Agyemang-Duah W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6537155 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature