Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Concerning Using Cosmetic among Females at Najran University, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 6
Abstract
This is a cross sectional descriptive study that aims to assess women’s knowledge, attitude and practice towards using cosmetics as well as their behaviour towards cosmetic purchase and its effect on personal budget.The data set used in the study was collected by Survey administered to girls at computer science, community and Business Administration College in Najran University. The Survey contains 44 question selected to assess the knowledge and attitude toward using cosmetics among girls. Survey data were collected from a convenience sample of 400 girls, by means of a self- administered questionnaire survey. A structured questionnaire was used. It has been shown by our study that the level of education is a major determinant of the response to advertisements on purchasing behavior. We reached to a conclusion that the knowledge, attitude and practice of cosmetics purchasing behavior are satisfactory. It was also noted that mild and moderate side effects of cosmetics are relatively common while severe side of effects of cortisone containing cosmetics are rare.
Authors and Affiliations
Rasha Gaffer M Helali1 ,, Nawal Ali Y Abdelrahman, Amar B Elhussein3, Walid G Babikr4
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