Prevalence of Adverse Events from Cosmetics Use and Factors Associated with Appropriate Cosmetic Use among Adolescences

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of adverse events from cosmetic use and factors associated with appropriate use of cosmetics among adolescence. Methods: Subjects were 419 adolescence aged 15-19 years, studying in senior high school and certificate of professional vocation. The samples were selected using multi-stage sampling methods. The data were collected using questionnaires to measure knowledge, attitude and behavior on appropriate cosmetic use. The analysis on factors associated with appropriate cosmetic use dichotomized into two groups using median was conducted by multiple logistic regression. Results: Prevalence of subjects reporting the experiences on adverse events was 73.29%. Most of adverse events were mild (87.36%). The most common symptoms were rash (37.78%), itching (13.78%) and peeling skin (12.44%). Studying for certificate of professional vocation at year 1-3 (AOR = 0.36, 95%CI: 0.20-0.66), having friends as influencers on cosmetic buying (AOR = 0.33, 95%CI: 0.15-0.71) and high level of attitude towards appropriate use of cosmetics (AOR = 2.78, 95%CI: 1.14-6.80) were significantly associated with appropriate use of cosmetics. Conclusion: Prevalence of adverse events from cosmetics use among adolescence were high. However, they were mild. Being students for certificate of professional vocation at year 1-3, having friends as influencers on cosmetic buying and high level of attitude towards appropriate use of cosmetics were associated with appropriate use of cosmetics. Therefore, health authority and related organizations should continuously monitor the safety in cosmetic use and launch the activities promoting attitude toward appropriate cosmetic use, particularly in adolescence studying in the profession vocational education at year 1-3.