Feeling of stigmatization and satisfaction with life among Arabic psoriatic patients

Soliman, Moetaza M.

doi:10.1016/j.jsps.2020.11.013

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“…However, the analysis of individual scores suggested that the quality of life was substantially deteriorated in nearly half of the respondents. Similar to the study conducted by Soliman [ 62 ], poor quality of life was associated with lower satisfaction with life and a stronger sense of stigmatization.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…The study conducted by Soliman [ 62 ] included 199 Arabian patients with psoriasis. Up to 96% of the respondents experienced stigmatization of various degree, with the mean score for the 6-Item Stigmatization Scale of 7 pts.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In a study of 81 psoriatics, Basińska and Drozdowska [ 66 ] found a moderate correlation between the body area covered with skin lesions and the level of satisfaction with life. In the study conducted by Soliman [ 62 ] in a group of 199 Arabian patients with psoriasis, quality of life turned out to be the strongest determinant of a higher sense of stigmatization (β coefficient 0.39, 95% CI 0.30, 0.47) and lower satisfaction with life (− 0.36, 95% CI − 0.53, − 0.20).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Skin-Disease Specific and Generic Psychometric Measures in Patients with Psoriasis

Kowalewska

Jankowiak

Krajewska-Kułak

et al. 2021

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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Introduction Psychosocial problems of patients with chronic dermatoses, such as psoriasis, add to their somatic ailments, which results in the lack of illness acceptance, lowered self-esteem, deteriorated quality of life, and an array of somatic comorbidities. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of psoriasis on the quality of life, sense of stigmatization, self-esteem, and satisfaction with life in patients with psoriasis. Methods The study was based on a short survey prepared by the authors and five validated scales: Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), 6-Item Stigmatization Scale, 33-Item Feelings of Stigmatization Questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES), and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). The study included 111 patients with psoriasis (46.8% women and 53.2% men). The inclusion criteria of the study were the diagnosis of plaque psoriasis and written informed consent to participate. Results DLQI scores ranged between 0 and 28 points (pts) (mean 10.8 pts). Mean stigmatization scores determined with the 33- and 6-Item Stigmatization Scale were 81.6 pts and 7.5 pts, respectively. The mean SWLS score for the study group (18.5 pts) was slightly below the average. The mean score SES of 27 pts implies that the study respondents’ self-esteem level was slightly above the average. Conclusions Satisfaction with life turned out to be significantly modulated by overall stigmatization level on the 33-Item Stigmatization Scale (the stronger the sense of stigmatization, the lower the satisfaction with life) and education (respondents with higher education presented with higher satisfaction with life than those with non-higher education).

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Skin-Disease Specific and Generic Psychometric Measures in Patients with Psoriasis

Kowalewska

Jankowiak

Krajewska-Kułak

et al. 2021

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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“…Germen has translated the WHA resolution to a “Destigmatization” program for visible chronic skin diseases ( 66 ). Such activities are of great significance in regions where psoriasis is highly prevalent and stigmatized, and require cooperation among policymakers, dermatologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and patients ( 67 ).…”

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Stigmatization in Patients With Psoriasis: A Mini Review

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Psoriasis is a chronic and recurrent immune-related skin disease that often causes disfigurement and disability. Due to the visibility of lesions in patients and inadequate understanding of dermatology knowledge in the general public, patients with psoriasis often suffer from stigma in their daily lives, which has adverse effects on their mental health, quality of life, and therapeutic responses. This review summarized the frequently used questionnaires and scales to evaluate stigmatization in patients with psoriasis, and recent advances on this topic. Feelings of Stigmatization Questionnaire, Questionnaire on Experience with Skin Complaints, and 6-item Stigmatization Scale have been commonly used. The relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, disease-related variables, psychiatric disorders, quality of life, and stigmatization in patients with psoriasis has been thoroughly investigated with these questionnaires. Managing the stigmatization in patients with psoriasis needs cooperation among policymakers, dermatologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and patients. Further studies can concentrate more on these existing topics, as well as other topics, including predictors of perceived stigmatization, stigmatization from non-patient groups, influence of biologics on stigmatization, and methods of coping with stigmatization.

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“…Soliman [ 46 ] found that 83.4% of the respondents were convinced that people noticed their skin lesions. Furthermore, the study group was characterised by low satisfaction with life (a mean score of 21.2) and reduced QoL resulting in lower life satisfaction.…”

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The Impact of Stress-Coping Strategies and the Severity of Psoriasis on Self-Esteem, Illness Acceptance and Life Satisfaction

Kowalewska

Krajewska-Kułak

Sobolewski

2022

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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Introduction The visibility of skin lesions is a significant burden for patients with psoriasis, who experience social hostility as well as many emotional and psychological problems. The recurrent nature of cutaneous manifestations and their location are also a source of emotional distress, which in turn is one of the main factors that intensifies skin lesions in these patients. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the severity of psoriasis and stress-coping strategies on general psychometric measures in the affected patients. Methods The study used a short demographic questionnaire, Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), and four standardised general psychometric tools: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES), Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS) and Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS). A total of 111 patients participated in the study. Results The mean PASI score was 14.0 (12.1–15.9). The mean SWLS score was below average, i.e., 18.5 (17.3–19.7), and the SES score—26.8 points (26.1–27.5)—indicated self-esteem slightly above average among patients with psoriasis. The mean stress-coping level measured with CISS was 53.6 (51.9–55.2) for the task-oriented strategy (TOS), 46.2 (43.8–48.6) for the emotion-oriented strategy (EOS) and 50.1 (48.5–51.8) for the avoidance-oriented strategy (AOS). Higher PASI was associated with lower illness acceptance among men ( r = 0.48) and lower self-esteem among women ( r = 0.44). The level of life satisfaction was lower in respondents with higher PASI scores (mainly in the group of women, r = 0.44). Conclusions Higher severity of psoriasis (PASI) and greater frequency of emotion-oriented stress-coping mechanisms (CISS) are factors that negatively affect the overall psychophysical condition of respondents.

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Feeling of stigmatization and satisfaction with life among Arabic psoriatic patients

Cited by 8 publications

References 25 publications

Skin-Disease Specific and Generic Psychometric Measures in Patients with Psoriasis

Skin-Disease Specific and Generic Psychometric Measures in Patients with Psoriasis

Stigmatization in Patients With Psoriasis: A Mini Review

The Impact of Stress-Coping Strategies and the Severity of Psoriasis on Self-Esteem, Illness Acceptance and Life Satisfaction

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