Quality of Life in Saudi Vitiligo Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Al-Mubarak Luluah, Al-Mohanna Hind, Al-Issa Ahmed, Jabak Monzer, Mulekar Sanjeev V
Primary Institution: National Center for Vitiligo, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Hypothesis
This study was conducted to assess the quality of life (QOL) in Saudi vitiligo patients and their family.
Conclusion
The overall score of QOL in vitiligo is relatively high, indicating a negative impact of the disease on QOL, with women being significantly more affected than men.
Supporting Evidence
- Females scored significantly higher in all four dimensions of quality of life.
- Patients with exposed disease lesions scored significantly higher than those with unexposed lesions.
- The mean score for males was 11.1, whereas that for females was 23.9.
Takeaway
Vitiligo makes life harder for people, especially women, and this study shows how it affects their happiness and relationships.
Methodology
A prospective cross-sectional study using a validated Arabic questionnaire of 41 questions distributed to 260 vitiligo patients.
Limitations
The study may not be generalizable to all populations due to cultural differences.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 140 males and 120 females, aged 18 and above, with a mean age of 33 for males and 31 for females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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