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Awareness, Attitudes, and Prejudices About Psoriasis
Eldina Malkic Salihbegovic1, Nermina Kurtalic, Sadat Kurtalic
1Eldina Malkic Salihbegovic, MD, University of Tuzla, Faculty of Medicine, Univerzitetska 1, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina; elmasa976@yahoo.com.
Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC
|July 14, 2025
Summary
Psoriasis awareness is low among high school students, with many lacking knowledge and holding prejudices. Continuous education is crucial to inform the public about this chronic skin condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Public Health
- Medical Education
Background:
- Psoriasis is a chronic, incurable skin disease with significant public health implications.
- General population awareness and knowledge regarding psoriasis remain insufficient.
- Understanding public perception is key to addressing misconceptions and improving patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and prejudices about psoriasis among high school students.
- To identify potential gender differences in these perceptions.
- To inform targeted educational interventions for improved public understanding.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study conducted from March to December 2023 in Tuzla Canton.
- Inclusion of 333 fourth-grade high school students (male and female, over 18).
- Data collection on psoriasis awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and prejudices.
Main Results:
- Nearly half of participants (48.14%) were unaware of psoriasis.
- A significant majority (79.62%) did not know anyone with psoriasis.
- High levels of prejudice observed: 48.76% would avoid handshakes, 11.41% believed it's transmitted by touch.
- No statistically significant gender differences were found in awareness, knowledge, or attitudes.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps in psoriasis awareness and knowledge exist among adolescents.
- Prevalent misconceptions and prejudices necessitate public education initiatives.
- Continuous education is vital to dispel myths and foster a more informed and accepting society regarding psoriasis.
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