Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires
Joint Authors
Ghaderi, Faezeh
Ghaderi, Reza
Saadatjoo, Alireza
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that can adversely affect the quality of life of patients.
Objective.
The aim of this study was to determine the quality of life in patients with acne vulgaris.
Methods.
This study was carried out on 70 patients with acne vulgaris (28 males, 42 females).
All the patients filled out two Persian versions of questionnaires: short form 36 (SF-36) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI).
The obtained data were analyzed by using SPSS software (version 17).
Results.
The scores for physical functioning, social functioning, and bodily pain domains in patients were over 70%, but the scores for role physical, general health, vitality, role emotional, and mental health in patients were under 70%.
Scores on the DLQI in patients with acne vulgaris ranged from 0 to 22 (mean ± SD, 8.18 ± 4.83).
After comparing mean score of DLQI with respect to gender and age, it was found that the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant.
Conclusion.
Acne vulgaris has a significant effect on the quality of life.
There was not any significant gender or age related difference in QOL.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghaderi, Reza& Saadatjoo, Alireza& Ghaderi, Faezeh. 2013. Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghaderi, Reza…[et al.]. Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghaderi, Reza& Saadatjoo, Alireza& Ghaderi, Faezeh. Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447084
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447084