Overview of Knowledge of Women of Productive Age in Semarang Regarding Chemical Peeling Actions

Chemical peeling is a dermatological procedure that aims to improve the texture and appearance of the skin, but there are still many individuals, especially women of productive age, who do not fully understand the benefits and risks. This lack of understanding can be influenced by educational and socioeconomic factors. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of women of productive age in Semarang City regarding the chemical peeling  procedure and its relation to socioeconomic status. This study uses an observational descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire on 20 female respondents aged 20–45 years who were selected by purposive sampling. The analysis was carried out descriptively with frequency and percentage distributions. The results showed that 45% of respondents had good knowledge about chemical peeling, while the other 55% had less knowledge. Respondents with higher education levels and upper-middle-to-upper economic status were more likely to understand this procedure compared to respondents from lower educational and economic backgrounds. The level of education and socioeconomic status had an effect on the level of knowledge of the respondents about chemical peeling. Therefore, more effective health education is needed to increase public understanding, especially women of productive age.