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Indian Journal of Surgical Nursing 15(1):p 7-9, Jan-April 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/ijsn.2277.467X.15126.1
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Effectiveness of a Structured Scalp-Care Education Program on Reducing Alopecia Severity among Young Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Anjum Abbasi, Devendra Kumar, Nancy Thakur, Deepika Bajwan
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Indian Journal of Surgical Nursing 15(1):p 7-9, Jan-April 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/ijsn.2277.467X.15126.1
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Kumar D, Abbasi A, Thakur N, et al. Effectiveness of a structured scalp-care education program on reducing alopecia severity among young adults: a quasi-experimental study. J Surg Nurs. 2026;15(1):7-9.Timeline
Received : November 28, 2025
Accepted : December 31, 2025
Published : April 30, 2026
Abstract
Background: Alopecia is a common dermatological condition characterized by hair loss that affects individuals physically, emotionally, and socially. Young adults increasingly experience early-onset alopecia due to stress, poor dietary habits, chemical hair treatments, and improper scalp hygiene. Educational interventions led by nurses may help reduce the severity of alopecia. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured scalp-care education program in improving hair density and reducing hair-fall among young adults.
Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was used among 120 young adults aged 18–35 years diagnosed with Grade I–II alopecia. The experimental group received structured scalp-care education covering scalp hygiene, nutrition, stress management, and safe hair-care practices. Hair Density Score (HDS) and standardized Hair Fall Count Test were used for data collection.
Results: The experimental group showed a significant improvement in HDS (mean increase +0.96) compared to the control group (mean increase +0.18). Daily hair-fall reduced by 25.3 strands/day in the experimental group compared to 6.4 strands/day in the control group.
Conclusion: The structured scalp-care educational program effectively reduced alopecia severity and daily hair shedding. Nurse-led interventions are costeffective strategies to promote scalp health among young adults.
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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Kumar D, Abbasi A, Thakur N, et al. Effectiveness of a structured scalp-care education program on reducing alopecia severity among young adults: a quasi-experimental study. J Surg Nurs. 2026;15(1):7-9.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| November 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | April 30, 2026 |
DOI: 10.21088/ijsn.2277.467X.15126.1
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| Received | November 28, 2025 |
| Accepted | December 31, 2025 |
| Published | April 30, 2026 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
