Abstract
Cosmetics now continue to be a priority for one's life. Therefore, the cosmetics used must be safely free from harmful ingredients. Mercury is one of the chemicals found in many cosmetic products but its presence is actually dangerous. The selection of safe cosmetics by students is also based on many factors both personal factors such as knowledge and attitudes and social such as from friends and social media. The purpose of this study is to find out the determinants of non-mercury comestic selection. This study is a study that uses observational analytics with a cross sectional research design. The study sample numbered 69 students obtained through random sampling techniques. Data retrieval is done using questionnaires then analyzed using the Chi-square test. There is a knowledge level relationship with the selection of non-mercury cosmetics (p value is 0.004). There is an attitude relationship with the selection of non-mercury cosmetics (p value is 0.004). There is a friend relationship with the selection of non-mercury cosmetics (p value is 0.012). There is a social media connection with the selection of non-mercury cosmetics (p value is 0.048). There is a relationship of knowledge, attitudes, friends and social media with the selection of non-mercury safe cosmetics.
Recommended Citation
Suryani, Dyah and Apriani, Dewi
(2022)
"Faktor-Faktor Penentu dalam Pemilihan Kosmetik Aman Non Merkuri,"
Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health: Vol. 7:
No.
2, Article 6.
DOI: 10.17977/um044v7i22022p46-54
Available at:
https://citeus.um.ac.id/preventia/vol7/iss2/6
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