scholarly journals Impact of Vitiligo on Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Pilot Study from Western India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasudha Abhijit Belgaumkar ◽  
Ravindranath Brahmadeo Chavan ◽  
Nitika S Deshmukh ◽  
Nupur Vasudeo Warke
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Body Surface Area ◽  
Body Surface ◽  
Western India ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Background: Vitiligo is a common, acquired, mucocutaneous discoloration characterized by well-circumscribed depigmented macules. It has profound potential for cosmetic disfigurement and social stigma, which is an often neglected aspect of the disease. Objectives: To analyze the impact of vitiligo on the quality of life (Qol) of patients in western India and To determine the contributory factors. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital on 60 patients with vitiligo (were enrolled after informed consent and ethical approval). Basic patient-related (age, gender, socioeconomic status, co-morbidities) and vitiligo-related variables (body surface area involved, stability, duration of disease, treatment modality) were noted. This information were collated with QoL using a standardized questionnaire, the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Statistical analysis was performed using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, Pearson’s r, unpaired t-test (SPSS version 16). Results: Mean DLQI score of the study sample was 3.15 ± 4.2 (small effect on QoL). The mean DLQI score in females (3.97) was significantly higher than in males (1.92) (P = 0.046). Also, the DLQI demonstrated a significant positive correlation with body surface area involvement (Spearman’s correlation coefficient = 0.306) (P = 0.018). Other factors were not found to affect the DLQI. Conclusions: Various modifiable and non-modifiable factors influence the QoL of vitiligo patients. Gender- associated stigma may be alleviated by counseling and creating awareness, while the body surface area involvement may be addressed by instituting and appropriate treatment. The clinician must be vigilant for any subtle signs of impairment of QoL to enable timely intervention.

Impact of musculoskeletal disorders on quality of life of patients visiting tertiary care hospital.

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Shah Khalid ◽  
Sayed Zulfiqar Ali Shah ◽  
Abid Ali Khalil ◽  
Ihsan Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Adhesive Capsulitis ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective: To determine the impact of musculoskeletal disorders on quality of life of patients visiting Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Method and Material: A cross sectional survey conducted in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from September 2018 to March 2019 using a validated EQ-5D quality of life scale. The survey questionnaire was attended by 377 respondents having variety of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). EQ-5D can be effectively used for assessing the quality of life and health status using the VAS pain scale. Results: There were total 377 respondents. Mean age of the participants was 35.9 ± 12.5 years. Out of 377 participants, 204 (54.1%) were male, while 173 (45.9%) were female. Muscular weakness was the most commonly encountered problem (40.6%), followed by muscle stiffness (13.0%) and adhesive capsulitis (10.3%). The remaining respondents were having different kinds of MSDs. Patients with MSDs were having significantly moderately low score on EQ-5D. Conclusion: The finding of this study suggests that MSDs have negative impact on quality of life and health status of the sufferers. Individuals having any sort of MSDs should seek proper care in order to improve their quality of life, health status and work performance. Key words: Musculoskeletal Diseases, Health, Quality of Life, visual analog scales, Cross Sectional Studies. Continuou....

scholarly journals Deucravacitinib (BMS-986165), an Oral, Allosteric Tyrosine Kinase 2 Inhibitor, Reduces Body Surface Area Involvement and Improves Quality of Life in Patients With Psoriasis

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. s72
Author(s):  
Alan Menter ◽  
Andrew Blauvelt ◽  
Bruce Strober ◽  
Matthew Colombo ◽  
Renata Kisa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Body Surface Area ◽  
Body Surface ◽  
Tyrosine Kinase 2

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scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL IMPACT OF ACNE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF RAWALPINDI

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 1171-74
Author(s):  
Zubaida Rashid ◽  
Syed Fawad Mashhadi ◽  
Imtenan Sharif ◽  
Syeda Urooj Zaidi ◽  
Saira Maroof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To assess the psychosocial impact of acne and to evaluate the quality of life in relation to severity of symptoms among young adults. Study Design: Cross-sectional – analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: Outpatient Department, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, from Sep 2018 to Feb 2019. Methodology: We included 300 individuals visiting the hospital and their quality of life was assessed using Acne quality of life Index questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS-23. Results: Total scores were calculated for three domains of Quality of life in patients with Acne i.e. Self-perception, Emotional well-being and Social life. Out of these three domains, Social Life was most affected by acne (mean score 15.61 ± 7.37out of a total of 30) and Self-Perception was seen to be least affected (mean score 16.90 ± 8.20). There was a strong positive co-relation between the increasing severity of symptoms and impact on Self Perception (r=-0.58, p<0.01), between severity and Impact on Social life (r=-0.581, p<0.01) and between severity of symptoms and Impact on emotional well-being of the patients (r=-0.551, p<0.01). A significant difference was seen between the two genders with reference to the impact on “Social Life”, the meanscore for Males being 13.96 ± 7.55 while that for Females being 17.29 ± 6.81 (p<0.01). Conclusion: Acne has significant impact on the quality of life of patients treated by primary care physicians. The severity of symptoms had strong positive correlation with self-perception, social and emotional domains.

scholarly journals Prevalence and profile of nocturnal disturbances in Chinese patients with advanced-stage Parkinson’s disease: a cross-sectional epidemiology study

BMC Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiying He ◽  
Chun-Feng Liu ◽  
Qinyong Ye ◽  
Zhenguo Liu ◽  
Miao Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Advanced Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Off Time

Abstract Background The impact of nocturnal disturbance (ND) in Parkinson’s disease on quality of life of patients in Western Countries is increasingly understood. Our study aimed to investigate ND prevalence and its quality of life impact in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease in China. Methods In a multicenter, tertiary-care hospital, outpatient-based, cross-sectional study, patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (Modified Hoehn & Yahr [H&Y] Stage II–IV with ≥3 h awake “off” time/day) from 10 tertiary hospitals throughout China completed the Parkinson’s Disease Sleep Scale-2 (PDSS-2) and Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39). The primary endpoint was the percentage of patients with significant ND (PDSS-2 total score ≥ 15). Additional endpoints were demographic and clinical characteristics, PDSS-2 and PDQ-39 total and subscale scores, correlation between PDSS-2 and PDQ-39, and risk factors for ND and higher PDSS-2 or PDQ-39 scores. Results Of 448 patients analyzed (mean age 63.5 years, 47.3% female), 70.92% (95% confidence interval: 66.71, 75.13) had significant ND. Presence of ND and higher PDSS-2 scores were associated with longer disease duration and higher H&Y stage. Presence of ND was also associated with more awake “off” time/day and female sex. PDQ-39 scores were significantly worse for patients with ND versus those without ND; worse scores were associated with more awake “off” time/day, female sex, and higher H&Y stage. PDSS-2 and PDQ-39 total scores were associated: Pearson correlation coefficient 0.62 (p < 0.001). Conclusions In China, ND was highly prevalent in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease and adversely impacted quality of life. This study highlights the importance of early diagnosis and optimized management of ND in patients with Parkinson’s disease in China.

scholarly journals Correlation of Depression, Anxiety and Stress with Quality of Life in COVID-19 Pandemic

Esculapio ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-199
Author(s):  
Aysha Rashid ◽  
◽  
Umair Mudassar ◽  
Ismail Tariq ◽  
Adil Zaheer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Due to Covid-19 pandemic the psychological health of individuals is disturbed globally. There is a dire need of looking into details about the effects of mental health issues on quality of life (QOL). Objectives: To determine correlation between depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life among adults in Covid-19 and evaluate the impact of demographics on quality of life. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study carried out at a tertiary care hospital. Patients presenting in the psychiatry outdoor of age 18 to 60 years, of both genders and scoring ≥21 on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) were enrolled in the study and depression, anxiety and stress severity was assessed and Quality of Life Scale (QOLS) was applied on all to assess their quality of life. All findings were then subjected to statistical analysis. Results: The mean age of the patients was 21.78±3.204, mean depression score on DASS was 8.58±4.510, mean anxiety score on DASS was 11.68±4.160 and the mean stress score on DASS was 14.84±3.192. There were 63.5% males and 36.5% females. Depression, anxiety and stress had a negative correlation with quality of life. Depression and stress were significantly correlated negatively with quality of life (p=0.000). No demographical factor was significantly associated with poor quality of life. Conclusion: Depression, anxiety and stress were negatively correlated with poorer QOL and depression and stress had significant association with poor QOL. Key words: Anxiety, Depression, Covid-19, Quality of life How to cite: Rashid A., Mudassar U., Tariq I., Zaheer A., Iftikhar M., Mazhar N. Correlation of Depression, Anxiety and Stress with Quality of Life in COVID-19 Pandemic. Esculapio 2021;17(02):195-199.

scholarly journals Quality of life and perceived health status in surviving adults with univentricular heart

Heart ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
Z Saliba ◽  
G Butera ◽  
D Bonnet ◽  
P Bonhoeffer ◽  
E Villain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Univentricular Heart ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Variables ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the quality of life in patients with univentricular heart and to determine the impact of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.DESIGN AND SETTINGRetrospective, cross sectional study conducted in a regional paediatric cardiology centre.PATIENTSThe health records of 89 survivors with univentricular heart (median age 21 years; range 17–49 years) were reviewed. Sixty seven answered the Duke questionnaire. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were similar in the responders and non-responders. The impact of sociodemographic and clinical variables on individual Duke's measures was assessed.RESULTSThe Duke scores of adults with univentricular heart were similar to the normal population. Cyanosis predicted a worse score for physical (p = 0.05) and perceived health measures (p = 0.02). A higher educational level predicted a better score for physical (p = 0.004), mental (p = 0.01), and general health measures (p = 0.02). Orthopaedic problems worsened the social score (p = 0.05). Psychosocial problems worsened the pain score (p = 0.04). In comparison with the other anatomical types, mitral atresia worsened the perceived health score (p = 0.02). Patients younger than 23 years scored better for almost all health and dysfunction measures.CONCLUSIONSDespite repeated interventions and other disease related everyday stresses, a selected group of adults with univentricular heart had a satisfying quality of life.

scholarly journals Prevalence and quality of life in high school pupils with acne in Serbia

2013 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
pp. 935-939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Peric ◽  
Natasa Maksimovic ◽  
Janko Jankovic ◽  
Biljana Mijovic ◽  
Vesna Reljic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High School ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Serbian Version ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

Background/Aim. Acne is a common problem in adolescent children with considerable emotional and psychological effects. The aim of this study was to determine the self-reported prevalence of acne and to assess its impact on the quality of life in high school pupils in Serbia. Methods. The cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2011 in two medical high schools in Serbia. Only pupils who gave a written informed consent to participate in the study (n = 440) were asked to fill in two questionnaires: short demographic questionnaire and Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI), a disease-specific questionnaire measuring disability induced by acne. Internal consistency (tested by Cronbach?s alpha) and item-total score correlations (Spearman's correlation analysis) were used for reliability analyses. Results. The study population consisted of 440 pupils, 281 from Belgrade and 159 from Uzice. Among them 371 (84.3%) were girls and 69 (15.7%) boys, with similar sex distribution in Belgrade and Uzice. The total mean age of pupils was 16.48 years (SD = 0.55). Out of 440 pupils 228 (51.8%) self-reported their acne. The acne prevalence was significantly higher in pupils from Uzice (73.6%) than in those from Belgrade (39.6%). The overall mean CADI score for the whole sample was 2.87 ? 2.74, with the similar quality of life impairment in adolescents from Belgrade and from Uzice. The mean Cronbach?s alpha was 0.82. Conclusion. This study shows that the quality of life impairment due to acne is mild for the majority of the affected pupils. The Serbian version of the CADI is a reliable, valid, and valuable tool for assessing the impact of acne on the quality of life.

Quality of Life in People Living With HIV: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Survey in Belgium

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-264
Author(s):  
Gert Scheerder ◽  
Sandra Van den Eynde ◽  
Patrick Reyntiens ◽  
Ria Koeck ◽  
Jessika Deblonde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact

This cross-sectional survey explored the quality of life in 505 people living with HIV in Belgium. Several domains of quality of life were impaired: 26% had been diagnosed with depression and 43% had weak social support. HIV-related stigma is still widespread, with 49% believing most people with HIV are rejected and 65% having experienced discrimination due to HIV. The impact of HIV was limited on professional life, but 40% experienced a negative impact on life satisfaction and 41% a negative impact on sexual life. For several domains, people with a recent diagnosis of HIV and long-term survivors had significantly worse scores. This survey also uncovered strengths of people living with HIV, such as positive coping and HIV self-image. Expanding the scope of quality of life in people living with HIV may provide a more complete picture of relevant life domains that may be impacted by living with HIV, but this needs further validation.

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