Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Facial Cosmetic Procedure Among Females in Karbala Governorate,2022-2023

Abstract

Background: Currently, facial cosmetic procedures is among the most popular procedures performed worldwide, including in Iraq. The number of individuals requesting this type of care is rising. Both surgical and non-surgical procedures are referred to as cosmetic procedures. Rhinoplasty, surgical face-lift, and blepharoplasty are referred to as surgical procedures, while dermal filler, botox, and other minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are referred to as non-surgical procedures. This study is aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of facial cosmetic procedures among women in Karbala.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study among 307 women participants in Karbala. College students and teachers were used as sample sources who were aged between 18 and 61 years. The study was conducted from April 2023 to March 2024 using a self-administered questionnaire.

Results: The mean age of the participants was 27.93. The study findings indicate about 98.7% of the participants have heard about facial cosmetic procedures and the main information source was the Social Networks account 87.3%. They reported that filler, rhinoplasty, and botox were the main three types of facial cosmetic procedures available in Karbala City. Two-thirds (66.1%) of the participants agreed that low self-esteem makes people undergo this procedure. About 20.5% of the participants reported that they had practiced facial cosmetic procedures. Personal desire was the primary source of motivation to undergo such procedures formed about 49.2%.

Conclusions: The majority of the participants revealed good knowledge about facial cosmetic procedures. More than a quarter of participants had a neutral attitude about such a procedure.