Level of Awareness and Attitude towards Topical Steroids among Medical Interns.

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dc.contributor.authorAgarwal, Supriyaen_US
dc.contributor.authorSuganitaen_US
dc.contributor.authorMittal, Amiten_US
dc.contributor.authorRathore, Praveen Kumaren_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-18T10:18:33Z
dc.date.available2020-11-18T10:18:33Z
dc.date.issued2020-08
dc.description.abstractTopical steroids are the most commonly prescribed drugs in dermatological setting, and they are also one of the most abused ones, as these drugs are very cheap, easily available over the counter, and provide quick relief in symptoms. This study aims to find the level of awareness and attitude regarding topical steroids among medical interns. MethodsThis was a cross sectional questionnaire-based study conducted among medical interns of 2014 batch of Rohilkhand Medical College in the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy. The study was conducted with the help of a questionnaire that was modified from the study, Verma P, et al. This was followed by a presentation on topical steroids use, misuse and what steps can be taken to prevent their rampant misuse. Finally, a feedback was taken on importance of the study. ResultsTotal 69 medical interns were included in the study. Fifty-two interns had previously prescribed or used topical corticosteroids. Steroids (clobetasol, betamethasone, mometasone) in combination with either tretinoin & hydroquinone or antimicrobials were commonly abused. The commonest indication for which they were used were infections of which tinea was the most common followed by dark spots or as a fairness cream, acne, eczema, and other conditions such as pruritus, insect bite, burn, etc. ConclusionsThis study shows significant knowledge gap among medical interns regarding topical steroids. Thus, knowledge regarding topical corticosteroids is very essential and should be emphasized more during the MBBS period. More studies are required to study regarding their awareness and misuse.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAgarwal Supriya, Suganita, Mittal Amit, Rathore Praveen Kumar. Level of Awareness and Attitude towards Topical Steroids among Medical Interns.. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2020 Aug; 9(33): 2356-2360en_US
dc.identifier.issn2278-4802
dc.identifier.issn2278-4748
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/215094
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherAkshantala Enterprises Private Limiteden_US
dc.relation.issuenumber33en_US
dc.relation.volume9en_US
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org//10.14260/jemds/2020/511en_US
dc.subjectTopical Steroidsen_US
dc.subjectAwarenessen_US
dc.subjectAttitudeen_US
dc.subjectMedical Internen_US
dc.titleLevel of Awareness and Attitude towards Topical Steroids among Medical Interns.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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