Theoneste Ntalindwa, Mathias Nduwingoma, Evariste Karangwa, Tanjir Rashid Soron, Alphonse Uworwabayeho, Annette Uwineza
Development of a Mobile App to Improve Numeracy Skills of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Participatory Design and Usability Study
JMIR pediatrics and parenting
recent years aesthetic appearance skin emerged crucial factor influencing perceptions beauty contributing selfconfidence pursuit flawless skin represents prevalent focus within beauty regimens adultonset acne aoa development acne ages 26 50 emerging prevalent dermatological concern among population individuals perceiving skin falling short ideal standard may let affect quality life significant gaps understanding persist regarding contributing risk factors aoa study aims assess established novel risk factors potentially influencing onset adult acne additionally seeks calculate odds ratio aoa females males exposed surveyed risk factors 24month period various risk factors assessed including stress hormonal markers psychological factors environmental exposures dietary habits cosmetic use total 140 participants consisting 70 healthy individuals selected discordant groups analyzed aoa detailed interviews conducted obtain comprehensive medical history focusing potential risk factors patients diagnosed acne calculated determine likelihood association risk factors development aoa proper protocol devised statistical data analyzed using statistical package social sciences spss ibm corp armonk ny usa significant risk factors development aoa indian population based confidence interval ci positive personal history acne 312 95 ci 120 803 positive family history acne 1024 95 ci 289 361 overweight bmi 616 95 ci 256 1476 hormonal imbalance 927 95 ci 203 4229 menstrual irregularity females 1294 95 ci 359 4653 exposure mineral oil halogenated hydrocarbon use 413 95 ci 128 1324 less six hours sleep 416 95 ci 110 1564 chemical peels females 1128 95 ci 245 5190 diet consisting mainly carbohydrates high salt saturated fats 2997 95 ci 384 22725 less 2 liters water intake patients 1918 95 ci 108 33904 risk factors associated decreased likelihood aoa included normal menstruation 003 95 ci 001 012 healthy oral intake 004 95 ci 000 017 psychological stressorsdepressionanxiety 043 95 ci 021 085 environmental factors 007 95 ci 002 024 associated cosmetic use 045 95 ci 022 090 normal bmi 018 95 ci 007 039 history acne 012 95 ci 005 026 aoa complex multifactorial condition risk factors mentioned study indian skin type contribute development approach aoa holistic addition following recommended treatment protocol education provided lifestyle modification stress management exercise environmental factors help prevent manage aoa