Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires
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 fema...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-095d3a174cd44f369b87a76fe9ba1bca2025-08-20T03:55:28ZengWileyDermatology Research and Practice1687-61051687-61132013-01-01201310.1155/2013/108624108624Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific QuestionnairesReza Ghaderi0Alireza Saadatjoo1Faezeh Ghaderi2Department of Dermatology, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Ghaffari Street, Birjand 9717735338, IranFaculty of Nursing, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Ghaffari Street, Birjand 9717735338, IranDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Dental School, Ghasrodasht Street, Shiraz 7196515878, IranBackground. 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/108624 |
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| title | Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires |
| title_full | Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires |
| title_short | Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires |
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