A Study to Know Correlation among De-Pigmentation of Body Areas and Sex of Vitiligo Patients with their Self Esteem and Impact of Vitiligo on Quality of Life
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by patches of depigmented skin. It have impact on self esteem and quality of life. Pesent study was done to know correlation between different body areas of de-pigmentation in vitiligo patients, sex of vitiligo patients with their self esteem and also impact of vitiligo on different domains of life which affect overall quality of life. Material and methods: 100 vitiligo patients and 100 subjects as control group were evaluated for self-esteem and quality of life by Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), WHO Quality of Life – Bref’s Scale (WHOQOL-BREF’S). Data were tabulated, analyzed and suitable statistics applied (i.e. chi square, T-test). Results: vitiligo patients report significantly low self-esteem, compared to lighter skinned individuals. 59%, 29%, and 12% vitiligo patients suffered from low, normal and high self esteem respectively. Vitiligo patients had developed poor body image for himself, due to which they faced unexpected psychosocial traumas and made negative view for life, which declined Quality of life in various life domains. Conclusion: Vitiligo generates psychological distress, violates self confidence, self esteem, disrupts social relationship and creates stress-vitiligo vicious cycle.
Authors and Affiliations
D. K. Sharma, C. S. Sushil, Swapnil Agrawal, Divya Sharma, Divyesh Vernwal
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