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  11. Medical Aesthetic Awareness Among Public In Malaysia And The Factors That May Influence It: A Cross-sectional Study

Medical aesthetic awareness among public in Malaysia and the factors that may influence it: A cross-sectional study

Yong Teck Hoang Allan1, Kwong Fai Ng Richard2, Firuz Nur Dianah3

  • 1MBBS, Post Grad DipDerm, AAAM, ABAARM., W Clinic, Ground floor of No.39, Wisma CUIR, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysian Family Physician : the Official Journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
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View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Malaysians show good knowledge and positive attitudes toward medical aesthetics, despite limited experience. This indicates a growing interest in appearance enhancement services in Malaysia.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Aesthetics
  • Cosmetic Procedures
  • Public Health Awareness

Background:

  • Medical aesthetic practices are rapidly expanding in Malaysia.
  • Public understanding of these procedures remains limited.
  • Rising market demand fuels the growth of aesthetic services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate awareness and attitudes towards medical aesthetics among Malaysians.
  • To identify factors influencing public attitudes.
  • To gauge the potential for aesthetic service utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey conducted from December 2021 to May 2022.
  • Online and in-person distribution to 382 Malaysian adults (>18 years).
  • Analysis included sociodemographics, perception of attractiveness, knowledge, and attitudes using binary logistic regression (P<0.05).
Keywords:
AwarenessMalaysiaMedical aestheticsPhysical attractiveness

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Main Results:

  • 76.2% demonstrated good knowledge and 70.2% had positive attitudes towards medical aesthetics.
  • Majority (77.5%) were women; 53.9% highly valued physical attractiveness.
  • Buddhists and Hindus showed more positive attitudes than Muslims; higher value on attractiveness correlated with less positive attitudes.

Conclusions:

  • Most Malaysians possess good knowledge and positive attitudes regarding medical aesthetics.
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  • Findings suggest potential willingness to consider medical aesthetic services in Malaysia.
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