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Psoriasis and high school students: an educational approach.
Maddalena Napolitano1, Matteo Megna2, Cataldo Patruno2
1Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
Summary
Psoriasis awareness is very low among high school students. An interactive lesson significantly improved their understanding and perception of this skin condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Public Health Education
Background:
- Psoriasis knowledge among high school students remains unevaluated.
- Teenagers' awareness and perception of psoriasis require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess psoriasis awareness in high school students.
- To evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on psoriasis knowledge and perception.
Main Methods:
- A school-based survey involving 250 students aged 14-18.
- Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires administered before and after a 120-minute dermatology lesson.
- Statistical analysis of knowledge score changes.
Main Results:
- Baseline psoriasis knowledge scores averaged 5.9±4.5.
- Post-lesson scores significantly improved to 12.2±1.9, an average increase of 6.3 points.
- The improvement in scores was statistically significant (P<0.001).
Conclusions:
- High school students exhibit low psoriasis awareness.
- Targeted educational programs are crucial for increasing understanding of psoriasis in young populations.