Awareness, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Cosmetovigilance Among Medical Interns and Postgraduates at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
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https://doi.org/10.62046/Keywords:
Cosmetovigilance, Pharmacovigilance, KAP, cosmetic products, attitudeAbstract
Background: Cosmetovigilance plays a crucial role in identifying, reporting, and preventing adverse events related to cosmetic products. However, awareness and practice of cosmetovigilance among healthcare professionals remain inadequately explored. Objectives: To assess and compare the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) related to cosmetovigilance among interns and postgraduate students at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from August to October 2025 at a tertiary care hospital. A total of 245 participants, comprising interns and postgraduate students aged 22 years and above, were enrolled after obtaining written informed consent. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice related to cosmetovigilance. Associations between participant groups and KAP parameters were analyzed using the Chi-square test. Results: Interns demonstrated significantly higher knowledge regarding key aspects of cosmetovigilance, including awareness of cosmetic-related adverse effects, reporting mechanisms, headquarters of cosmetovigilance, and causality assessment methods (P < 0.05). Attitudes towards cosmetovigilance were largely comparable between the two groups, except for a significant difference regarding mandatory reporting of cosmetic-induced adverse events. Actual practice of cosmetovigilance was limited and similar among both groups; however, interns showed significantly greater interest in attending training and workshops related to cosmetovigilance (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The study highlights gaps in cosmetovigilance knowledge and practice among interns and postgraduate students, despite generally positive attitudes. Strengthening training programs and incorporating structured sensitization on cosmetovigilance may improve reporting practices and enhance patient safety.
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