The Study of Quality of Life in Patient with Vitiligo

Authors

  • Yogesh Poudyal Sarnath Skin Centre, Bhairahawa, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6692-5688
  • Niraj Parajuli National Academy of Medical Sciences- Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sudip Chandra Dahal Civil Service Hospital, Minbhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Chandra Bhal Jha Koshi Hospital, Rangeli Road, Biratnagar, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/bjhs.v5i3.33699

Keywords:

Quality of life, Vitiligo, Cross-sectional study, Questionnaire

Abstract

Introduction: Vitiligo is an acquired, idiopathic and common de-pigmentation disorder of skin. Strong stigma associated with the disease, its chronic nature, and cosmetic disfigurement often cause distress to patients and may affect the quality of life.

Objective:  To assess the quality of life in patient with vitiligo, using Dermatology life quality index(DLQI) questionnaire.

Methodology:Total of 212 patients with vitiligo participated in this cross- sectional study done at Dermatology and Venereology OPD of Universal College of Medical Science, Bhairahawa, Nepal.. The participants were given DLQI questionnaire consisting of 10 questions to fill up.

Result:The median DLQI score was 4(6), which showed small effect in quality of life. There was positive association with duration of disease and DLQI score (p˂ 0.05). The highest average score was seen in heading item “symptom and feeling”.There was no difference in DLQI score, when compared among gender and among various types of vitiligo.

Conclusion: Psychological assessment should be done in vitiligo cases, especially in those with long duration of disease.

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Author Biographies

Yogesh Poudyal, Sarnath Skin Centre, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Consultant Dermatologist

Niraj Parajuli, National Academy of Medical Sciences- Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology

Sudip Chandra Dahal, Civil Service Hospital, Minbhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal

Medical Recording and Analyst, Department of Record Section

Chandra Bhal Jha, Koshi Hospital, Rangeli Road, Biratnagar, Nepal

Senior Consultant, Department of  Dermatology

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Published

2020-12-30

How to Cite

Poudyal, Y., Parajuli, N., Dahal, S. C., & Jha, C. B. (2020). The Study of Quality of Life in Patient with Vitiligo. Birat Journal of Health Sciences, 5(3), 1206–1209. https://doi.org/10.3126/bjhs.v5i3.33699

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2020)

Section

Original Research Articles

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