Evaluating of Life Quality in Iranian Patients With Vitiligo Using Generic and Special Questionnaires
| Author | Reza Ghaderi | en |
| Author | Alireza Saadatjoo | en |
| Issued Date | 2014-07-01 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Vitiligo is a common acquired pigmentary skin disease that can adversely affect the patients’ quality of life (QOL). Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the QOL in patients with vitiligo. Patients and Methods: This study included 70 patients with vitiligo. All the patients filled out two questionnaires: Short Form 36 (SF-36) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Data were compiled and analyzed by SPSS 17. Results: The mean score of patients with vitiligo on DLQI scale was 8.40 ± 5.76 (rang, 0-23). Although males scores on SF-36 scale was higher than females, the difference was not statistically significant (ANOVA, P = 0.68). With regard to age, The mean total score of SF-36 indicated insignificant differences among age groups (ANOVA, P = 0.456). There was a significant reverse correlation between the scores of different dimensions of QOL obtained from the study questionnaires. Conclusions: The study findings showed that vitiligo has a significant effect on the patients’ QOL. It seems that psychotherapy should be considered in the treatment of vitiligo. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.17795/semj22359 | en |
| Keyword | Quality of Life | en |
| Keyword | Questionnaire | en |
| Keyword | Vitiligo | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Evaluating of Life Quality in Iranian Patients With Vitiligo Using Generic and Special Questionnaires | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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