The Relationship of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Scalp Care Behaviors to The Risk of Seborrheic Dermatitis in The Class of 2023 and 2024 Students of The Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar Islamic University In 2025
Abstract
Background: Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease in areas rich in sebaceous glands, especially the scalp, which is influenced by the growth of Malassezia sp and risk factors such as knowledge, attitudes, and scalp care behavior. Objective: To determine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and scalp care behavior on the risk of seborrheic dermatitis in the 2023 and 2024 intakes of students at the Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar Islamic University in 2025. Methods: This study was a quantitative cross-sectional study with a purposive sampling design. Data were collected through questionnaires and clinical examinations, then analyzed bivariately using the Chi-square test with a significance level of p-value
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nail Diseases and Treatments
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Dermatological diseases and infestations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 171–180
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN