Quality of life and stigmatisation of people with psoriasis

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 132-136
Author(s):  
B. Kowalewska ◽  
N. Gawek ◽  
J. Kowalewska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Contagious Disease ◽  
Perception Of Quality

<br/><b>Introduction:</b> Skin diseases s ignificantly affect the perception of quality of life of people because they interfere with body image and self perception, lower self esteem and cause stigmatisation by the environment. <br/><b>The aim of the study:</b> Was to assess the quality of life and sense o f stigmatisation among patients with psoriasis. <br/><b>Materiałs and methods:</b> The study involved 60 people with psoriasis. Own questionnaire , standardized DLQI Scale and 6 Scale were used to collect the material for assessing stigmatisation. <br/><b>Results:</b> According t o the majority of respondents (58,3%) , dermatological patients should deal with the disease through dermatological treatment. Part of the respondents declared that they were asked several times what the illness is and whether it is treated (16,7%) or w h ether it is a contagious disease (11,7%). <br/><b>Conclusions:</b> The quali ty of life of dermatological patients was slightly reduced. The majority of respondents did not experience stigmatisation or experienced it slightly.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients With Vitiligo

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-36
Author(s):  
Iqra Nazar ◽  
Fatima Kamran ◽  
Afsheen Masood
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychosocial Predictors ◽  
Impact Scale

The present study was designed to examine psychosocial predictors of quality of life (QoL) such as body image, self-esteem, impact of Vitiligo (psychologically and socially), and perceived stigmatization in patients with Vitiligo. The sample (N =120) comprised of individuals with Vitiligo recruited from dermatology units of different hospitals in Lahore. Body Image State Scale (Cash, Fleming, Alindogan, Steadman, & Whitehead 2002), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965), Vitiligo Impact Scale (Rammam, Khaitan, Mehta, Sreenivas, & Gupta, 2014), Perceived Stigmatization Questionnaire (Lawrence, Fauerbach, Heinberg, & Thomas, 2006) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (Finlay & Khan, 1994) were used as assessment measures. Results revealed that most of the individuals with Vitiligo reported poorer perception of QoL; while, men with Vitiligo expressed better perceived QoL as compared to women. Individuals with both types of Vitiligo (lesions on exposed/unexposed regions) expressed poor body image, negative impact of Vitiligo on their psycho-social functioning, and higher levels of perceived stigmatization. Individuals with exposed Vitiligo affected regions exhibited lower self-esteem. In addition, body image, impact of Vitiligo (psychologically and socially), and perceived stigmatization (absence of friendly behavior) significantly predicted QoL. It was concluded that Vitiligo had a greater impact on individual’s psychological health and social functioning rather than physiological complications.

scholarly journals Self-perception of quality of life and practice of physical activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Santos ◽  
João Petrica ◽  
João Serrano ◽  
Marco Batista ◽  
Samuel Honório
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Perception Of Quality

Influence of quality of life, self-perception, and self-esteem on orthodontic treatment need

2017 ◽  
Vol 151 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia R. dos Santos ◽  
Marcelo de C. Meneghim ◽  
Glaucia M.B. Ambrosano ◽  
Mario Vedovello Filho ◽  
Silvia A.S. Vedovello
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Treatment Need

scholarly journals Self-perception of quality of life and identification of alexithymia in failed back surgery syndrome patients

Revista Dor ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marielza Regina Ismael Martins ◽  
Ana Marcia Rodrigues da Cunha ◽  
Jose Eduardo Nogueira Forni ◽  
Randolfo dos Santos Junior ◽  
Lilian Chessa Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Failed Back Surgery ◽  
Back Surgery ◽  
Perception Of Quality

scholarly journals EFFECT OF POLY-CYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME ON SELF-ESTEEM AND BODYIMAGE AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS ATTENDING ADOLESCENT CLINIC IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-52
Author(s):  
Simran Arya ◽  
Madhu Jain ◽  
Shuchi Jain ◽  
Tej Bali Singh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Menstrual Irregularities ◽  
Adolescent Clinic

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have serious health issues, affecting female health, causing body disfigurement, lowers self- esteem decreases the quality of life and, lifelong health consequences related to metabolic disorders. Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate, 'the impact of various clinical features of PCOS namely obesity, hirsutism, acne, menstrual irregularities on psychological well-being in adolescent girls'. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in the adolescent clinic, BHU. Tools used for data collection were a self-structured questionnaire which includes socio-demographic status, menstrual history, and anthropometric assessment. Hirsutism was assessed by the Ferriman-Gallwey scoring system, acne by the Global acne grading system, self-esteem by Rosenberg self-esteem scale, and body image by Body Image Concern Inventory scale. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS version '22'. Results: Findings of multiple regression analysis suggests that adolescent girls with hirsutism experienced poorer self-esteem (β= -2.621, p=0.01) and greater body dissatisfaction (β= 0.258, p= 0.02) than adolescents girls without hirsutism. Furthermore, obese adolescents had a lower level of self-esteem (β= -0.056, p=0.01) and negative body image (β= 0.748, p=0.01) compared with non- obese PCOS adolescents. Adolescent girls with menstrual irregularities had higher body dissatisfaction (β=0.143, p=0.05) than patients with a regular cycle. Conclusion: PCOS in adolescents having obesity, menstrual irregularities, and features of hyper-androgenism have a profound effect on psychological well being. So, the recognition of the early signs of PCOS during adolescence and early treatment can improve the quality of life.

scholarly journals Psycho-Sexual Influence of Sterilization on Women’s Quality of Life: A Path Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samaneh Youseflu ◽  
Shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Body Image Concern

Abstract Background: This study aimed to test a conceptual model considering the interrelated role of menorrhagia, body image concern, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, sexual function, on quality of life (QOL) of sterilized women.Methods: The current study was conducted as a retrospective cohort study on 200 sterilized women. Data were collected using a socio-demographic checklist, Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), Pictorial Blood Loss Assessment Chart (PBLAC), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI), and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.Results: Results show that anxiety (β =-0.51), sexual function (β =0.15) self-esteem (β =0.15), and body image dissatisfaction (β = -0.10) have a direct effect on women’s QOL. Higher level of anxiety, body dissatisfaction with direct effect can be reduce QOL. Anxiety (β =-0.05), sexual function (β =0.20), and menorrhagia (β =-0.09) with indirect effect impress QOL. Higher level of anxiety with indirect effect thorough self-esteem can worsen QOL (β =-0.05).Conclusion: Regarding the psycho-sexual influence of sterilization on women’s QOL, a comprehensive consultation about the negative consequence of sterilization before TL, and psychotherapeutic and psychosexual help after sterilization should be offered.

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