Trial Outcomes & Findings for Knowledge Evaluation and Assessment of the Effectiveness of an Education Intervention on Acne (NCT NCT01629797)
NCT ID: NCT01629797
Last Updated: 2013-06-20
Results Overview
In order to evaluate the immediate effect of an educational lecture about acne, subjects completed a questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne immediately before and after the educational lecture. The number of correct responses to each questionnaire item was calculated pre- and post-educational lecture.
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
100 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
immediately before and after an educational lecture
Results posted on
2013-06-20
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
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Acne Vulgaris
Subjects completed a questionnaire assessing 26 items related to knowledge of acne pathogenesis, signs and symptoms of acne, risk factors for acne, and beliefs about acne. Next, subjects listened to a scripted, educational lecture about acne developed from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) acne educational materials. In addition, the AAD patient education pamphlet on acne was provided to each subject. Subjects completed the questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne immediately post-lecture. Two months after the educational lecture, subjects were contacted by phone to complete a final questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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100
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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82
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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18
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Knowledge Evaluation and Assessment of the Effectiveness of an Education Intervention on Acne
Baseline characteristics by cohort
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Acne Vulgaris
n=100 Participants
Subjects completed a questionnaire assessing 26 items related to knowledge of acne pathogenesis, signs and symptoms of acne, risk factors for acne, and beliefs about acne. Next, subjects listened to a scripted, educational lecture about acne developed from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) acne educational materials. In addition, the AAD patient education pamphlet on acne was provided to each subject. Subjects completed the questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne immediately post-lecture. Two months after the educational lecture, subjects were contacted by phone to complete a final questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne.
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Age Continuous
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29.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4 • n=93 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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82 Participants
n=93 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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18 Participants
n=93 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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100 participants
n=93 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: immediately before and after an educational lectureIn order to evaluate the immediate effect of an educational lecture about acne, subjects completed a questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne immediately before and after the educational lecture. The number of correct responses to each questionnaire item was calculated pre- and post-educational lecture.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Pre-educational Lecture
n=100 Participants
Subjects completed a questionnaire assessing 26 items related to knowledge of acne pathogenesis, signs and symptoms of acne, risk factors for acne, and beliefs about acne. Next, subjects listened to a scripted, educational lecture about acne developed from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) acne educational materials. In addition, the AAD patient education pamphlet on acne was provided to each subject. Subjects completed the questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne immediately post-lecture.
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Post-educational Lecture
n=100 Participants
Subjects completed a questionnaire assessing 26 items related to knowledge of acne pathogenesis, signs and symptoms of acne, risk factors for acne, and beliefs about acne. Next, subjects listened to a scripted, educational lecture about acne developed from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) acne educational materials. In addition, the AAD patient education pamphlet on acne was provided to each subject. Subjects completed the questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne immediately post-lecture.
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Inflammation causes acne
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33 participants
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70 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Acne can be cured
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29 participants
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69 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Season affects acne
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44 participants
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63 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Clogged pores cause acne
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77 participants
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80 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Bacteria causes acne
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70 participants
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77 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Drugs affect acne
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56 participants
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50 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Stress worsens acne
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72 participants
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76 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Diet worsens acne
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30 participants
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46 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Menses worsens acne
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64 participants
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77 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Hormones worsen acne
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68 participants
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76 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Genetics worsen acne
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48 participants
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66 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Excess oil causes acne
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67 participants
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77 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Results of acne treatment
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38 participants
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70 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Acne treatment lasts
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45 participants
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61 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Acne can scar
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82 participants
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81 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Cosmetics worsen acne
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79 participants
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79 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
How to wash skin
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79 participants
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79 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
How often to wash face
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74 participants
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79 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Diet affects acne
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60 participants
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43 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Dirt affects acne
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31 participants
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37 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Hair product affects acne
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45 participants
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63 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Sweat affects acne
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27 participants
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43 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Cosmetics affect acne
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61 participants
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65 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Moisturizers affect acne
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40 participants
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43 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Humidity affects acne
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35 participants
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53 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Immediately Before and After and Educational Lecture
Stress affects acne
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72 participants
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76 participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: before and 2 months after an educational lectureIn order to evaluate the long-term effect of an educational lecture about acne, subjects completed a questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne immediately before and two months after the educational lecture. The number of correct responses to each questionnaire item was calculated pre- and two months post-educational lecture.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Pre-educational Lecture
n=100 Participants
Subjects completed a questionnaire assessing 26 items related to knowledge of acne pathogenesis, signs and symptoms of acne, risk factors for acne, and beliefs about acne. Next, subjects listened to a scripted, educational lecture about acne developed from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) acne educational materials. In addition, the AAD patient education pamphlet on acne was provided to each subject. Subjects completed the questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne immediately post-lecture.
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Post-educational Lecture
n=82 Participants
Subjects completed a questionnaire assessing 26 items related to knowledge of acne pathogenesis, signs and symptoms of acne, risk factors for acne, and beliefs about acne. Next, subjects listened to a scripted, educational lecture about acne developed from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) acne educational materials. In addition, the AAD patient education pamphlet on acne was provided to each subject. Subjects completed the questionnaire to assess knowledge about acne immediately post-lecture.
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Dirt affects acne
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31 participants
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12 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Hair product affects acne
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45 participants
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65 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Moisturizers affect acne
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40 participants
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58 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Humidity affects acne
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35 participants
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32 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Hormones worsen acne
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68 participants
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79 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Genetics worsen acne
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48 participants
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63 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Bacteria causes acne
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70 participants
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77 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Acne can be cured
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29 participants
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65 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
How to wash skin
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79 participants
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78 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
How often to wash face
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74 participants
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76 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Diet affects acne
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60 participants
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55 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Sweat affects acne
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27 participants
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22 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Cosmetics affect acne
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61 participants
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76 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Season affects acne
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44 participants
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36 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Stress affects acne
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77 participants
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77 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Drugs affect acne
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56 participants
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80 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Stress worsens acne
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72 participants
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77 participants
|
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Diet worsens acne
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30 participants
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25 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Menses worsens acne
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64 participants
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76 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Excess oil causes acne
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67 participants
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81 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Clogged pores cause acne
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77 participants
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82 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Inflammation causes acne
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33 participants
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69 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Results of acne treatment
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38 participants
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47 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Acne treatment lasts
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45 participants
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43 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Acne can scar skin
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82 participants
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80 participants
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Number of Correct Responses to Questionnaire Items Before and 2 Months After an Educational Lecture
Cosmetics worsen acne
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79 participants
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77 participants
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Adverse Events
Acne Vulgaris
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place