Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards the Harmful Effects of Cosmetics: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Undergraduate Female Students at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
Par Alharbi HM et Khawaji HO.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Background
Cosmetic products are widely used among women in Saudi Arabia, yet certain ingredients pose dermatological and systemic health risks. Despite Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulation, consumer awareness and precautionary behavior remain poorly characterized in high-use populations.
Objective
To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding the harmful effects of cosmetics among female undergraduate students at Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and to identify factors associated with cosmetic-use behavior.