The Relationship Between Diet and the Incidence of Acne Vulgaris Among Preclinical Medical Students at Medical Faculty of Unizar

Abstract

The prevalence of acne vulgaris in Indonesia is quite a lot experienced by college students. The many routines of medical students are one of the factors for irregular dietary habits and rest patterns, which can lead to acne vulgaris. This study aims to determine the association between dietary habits and the incidence of acne vulgaris in among preclinical students of Medical Faculty of Al Azhar Islamic University, Mataram (Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Islam Al-Azhar: FK UNIZAR) in 2019, 2020, and 2021. This study used a cross-sectional study, assessed dietary habits with questionnaires tested for validity and reliability, and made facial observations to assess the gradation of acne vulgaris based on the Lehmann gradation. The data obtained were analysed using SPSS Version 23 & statistical tests using the Chi-Square method. Based on the analysis results using the Chi-Square Test, the p-value is 0.143. There was no significant association between diet and the incidence of acne vulgaris in FK UNIZAR preclinical students. It is hoped that future researchers can formulate other variables and increase the number and variety of respondents.