Exploring the Link Between Acne Vulgaris Severity and Adolescents' Quality of Life in Gresik

    October 2024 in “ INNOVATION RESEARCH JOURNAL ”
    Rizki Amalia, Diah Fauzia Zuhroh, Ernawati Ernawati, Diah Jerita Eka Sari
    TLDR More severe acne leads to a lower quality of life for teenagers.
    The study investigated the relationship between acne vulgaris severity and adolescents' quality of life in Gresik, involving 210 teenagers. Using a cross-sectional correlation research design, data were collected through the CADI questionnaire and observation sheets. The findings revealed that 46.2% of participants had mild acne, 45.2% had moderate acne, and 8.6% had severe acne. In terms of quality of life, 1% experienced no disturbances, 25.7% had mild disturbances, 31.9% had moderate disturbances, and 41.4% had severe disturbances. The Spearman rank test indicated a significant relationship (p < 0.05) between acne severity and quality of life, concluding that more severe acne is associated with a lower quality of life among adolescents.
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