SEVERITY, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS AMONG MADONNA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ELELE, RIVERS STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background of the Study: Acne Vulgaris is an inflammatory chronic disease that causes non
inflammatory and inflammatory lesions. The severity of acne can vary among individuals and can
be determined using GAGS. Various management therapies has been sought and some proved
ineffective, although a treatment guideline exist to ensure effective management of acne. This has
facilitated the study on the severity, prevention and management of acne vulgaris in Madonna
University, Elele Rivers State. This study has also not been greatly explored in Madonna
University.
Objectives: To assess the severity, prevention and management of acne vulgaris among Madonna
University students
Methods: A prospective cross- sectional study was carried out. The study was carried out in
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers state. The sampling strategy was convenience sampling and
200 respondents filled the questionnaires. Data analysis was done using statistical package for the
social sciences (SPSS) version 21.
Results: Out of 200 respondents, the majority were female, 134(67%).The largest age group was
the 19-21 year-olds (40.5%), regarding the age at which acne started, age group 15 - 18 (65.5%)
was the largest. Most students 62 (31.6%) had acne for less than 3 months and the most common
type of acne lesion was nodules, severity of acne calculated from the lesions was moderate acne
with the most common acne free duration being below 3 months 65 (43.6%). Benzoyl peroxide
was the most commonly used treatment 67 (25.2%). A majority of students 115 (57.8%) have
considered alternate therapy.
Conclusion: Results show that many students have mild to severe forms of acne and a short-term
acne free period. Benzoyl peroxide, oral antibiotics and topical combination therapy were used
based on the treatment guidelines although students should adhere to treatment guidelines to
improve effectiveness.
Keywords: Acne Vulgaris, Prevention, Severity, Management, Students, Madonna University,
Nigeria
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