Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and its Determinants among Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospitals, in the Western Part of India
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2024-12
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Background: Vitiligo, is an autoimmune disease resulting in white patches over the skin. It is an important skin disease that has a major impact on the quality of life of patients. It significantly lowers sufferers' quality of life resulting in anguish, shame, insults, seclusion etc. In younger individuals, vitiligo affects relationships, employment, and everyday activities. Stress, depression, and low self-esteem are caused by the psychological load of vitiligo. Social stigma and discrimination have a negative influence on one's QoL. Lots of studies have been conducted in QoL among Vitiligo patients. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study done among vitiligo patients coming for treatment at a tertiary care hospital. A structured proforma was used to collect the data from July to September 2021. data collection, data were entered in Microsoft Excel. Percentages and proportion, tests were used to analyse the data. Jamovi 2.4.11 software used to analyse the data Results: It was observed that 15-29 years and 60 plus were less in number to come to take treatment (10%, 12.55 % consequently). It was observed that female's Dermatology life quality Index was more affected as compared to males (median female 2.5>male 1; p<0.05). Those who have studied up to the secondary level had a more compromised quality of life as compared to those studied above the secondary level, (median up to secondary 3>Above secondary 1; p<0.05). No significant correlation was found between age, income and DQLI. Conclusion: Gender and education significantly impact vitiligo patients' quality of life, underscoring the need for targeted psychological support and education to aid vulnerable groups.
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Vitiligo, Quality of Life (QoL), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DQLI), Psychological Impact, Social Stigma
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Koria B, Bhimani S, Patel RH, Patel RK, Yadav R, Bhatt R, Sharma R.. Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and its Determinants among Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospitals, in the Western Part of India . SSR Institute of International Journal of Life Sciences. 2024 Dec; 10(6): 6520-6525