The Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication and Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Background: With the advancement of technology, access to information about acne vulgaris has become easier. Social media has become a key platform for influencers and doctors to educate the public about acne, which often leads acne sufferers to use social media as a reference for understanding the...
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| author | Agatha Uli Angelica Butar Butar Deryne Anggia Paramita Putri Amelia Yoan Carolina Panggabean |
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| description | Background: With the advancement of technology, access to information about acne vulgaris has become easier. Social media has become a key platform for influencers and doctors to educate the public about acne, which often leads acne sufferers to use social media as a reference for understanding the condition and treatment options. As a result, many individuals choose to practice self-medication based on information obtained from social media. Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of social media on self-medication and the treatment of acne vulgaris. Methods: This is an analytical cross-sectional study conducted among high school students. The sample was selected using consecutive sampling. Data was collected through a questionnaire that assessed social media usage, self-medication practices, and treatment outcomes. Result: Among the 92 respondents who participated in this study, the following results were found: 18 respondents had a high level of social media usage, 54 respondents had a moderate level, and 20 respondents had a low level. In addition, 64 respondents expressed interest in self-medication, while 28 respondents were not interested in self-medication. The results of the acne treatment of 64 people interested in self-medication showed that eight people had significant improvement in self-medication results, 52 people had slight improvement, and four people had no improvement. The bivariate analysis shows that social media influences self-medication but does not affect treatment outcomes. Conclusion: Social media influences self-medication but does not affect the treatment outcomes of acne vulgaris. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d9090562be3844409d6c1aeec2ffbc7b2025-08-20T03:11:57ZindDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas AirlanggaBerkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology)1978-42792549-40822025-03-01371485210.20473/bikk.V37.1.2025.48-5265220The Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication and Treatment of Acne VulgarisAgatha Uli Angelica Butar Butar0https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6545-6842Deryne Anggia Paramita1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7920-6778Putri Amelia2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9941-2555Yoan Carolina Panggabean3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1934-0174Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, MedanDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, MedanDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara/ Adam Malik Hospital, MedanDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, MedanBackground: With the advancement of technology, access to information about acne vulgaris has become easier. Social media has become a key platform for influencers and doctors to educate the public about acne, which often leads acne sufferers to use social media as a reference for understanding the condition and treatment options. As a result, many individuals choose to practice self-medication based on information obtained from social media. Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of social media on self-medication and the treatment of acne vulgaris. Methods: This is an analytical cross-sectional study conducted among high school students. The sample was selected using consecutive sampling. Data was collected through a questionnaire that assessed social media usage, self-medication practices, and treatment outcomes. Result: Among the 92 respondents who participated in this study, the following results were found: 18 respondents had a high level of social media usage, 54 respondents had a moderate level, and 20 respondents had a low level. In addition, 64 respondents expressed interest in self-medication, while 28 respondents were not interested in self-medication. The results of the acne treatment of 64 people interested in self-medication showed that eight people had significant improvement in self-medication results, 52 people had slight improvement, and four people had no improvement. The bivariate analysis shows that social media influences self-medication but does not affect treatment outcomes. Conclusion: Social media influences self-medication but does not affect the treatment outcomes of acne vulgaris.https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/BIKK/article/view/67042acne vulgaris adolescentsself-medicationsocial media |
| spellingShingle | Agatha Uli Angelica Butar Butar Deryne Anggia Paramita Putri Amelia Yoan Carolina Panggabean The Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication and Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology) acne vulgaris adolescents self-medication social media |
| title | The Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication and Treatment of Acne Vulgaris |
| title_full | The Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication and Treatment of Acne Vulgaris |
| title_fullStr | The Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication and Treatment of Acne Vulgaris |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication and Treatment of Acne Vulgaris |
| title_short | The Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication and Treatment of Acne Vulgaris |
| title_sort | influence of social media on self medication and treatment of acne vulgaris |
| topic | acne vulgaris adolescents self-medication social media |
| url | https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/BIKK/article/view/67042 |
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