Quality of Life in Patients with Anogenital Warts
Author Information
Author(s): Koupidis Sotirios A, Nicolaidou Electra, Hadjivassiliou Maria, Bellos Stefanos, Skapinakis Petros, Stefanaki Christina, Papadogeorgakis Helen, Katsambas Andreas
Primary Institution: University of Athens, 'Andreas Sygros' Hospital
Hypothesis
How does the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with anogenital warts change over time?
Conclusion
Patients with anogenital warts showed improvements in vitality and mental health but a deterioration in social functioning one month after diagnosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients showed improvement in vitality and mental health after one month.
- Social functioning slightly deteriorated in patients after one month.
- The study used a widely recognized HRQoL measurement tool, the SF-36.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people with anogenital warts feel about their health. They felt a bit better mentally after a month, but felt worse about their social life.
Methodology
The SF-36 questionnaire was used to compare HRQoL of 91 patients with anogenital warts to 53 control subjects.
Potential Biases
The study may not include patients from private hospitals or those who prefer to remain anonymous.
Limitations
The sample size was relatively small and may not represent all patients with anogenital warts.
Participant Demographics
{"age_mean":26.4,"gender_distribution":{"male":73,"female":27},"marital_status":{"married":89.01,"single":6.59,"divorced":3.3,"widowed":1.1}}
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
[25.0 - 27.9]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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