Atopic Dermatitis in Cameroon: Quality of Life and Psychiatric Comorbidities among Affected Children and Adolescents Running Head: Atopic Dermatitis and Psychiatric Impairments

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“…This result is close to the 88.6% noted by Cheok et al [21]. Similar impact of AD on the QoL of patients, both children and adults, was discovered by other studies [7,9]. Health-related QoL is defined as a multidimensional construction comprised of impacts on different aspects of life, such as physical, emotional, mental, and social health, as well as daily functioning.…”

“…Furthermore, the chronic nature of AD and its evolution by relapsing over multiple years and its generation of itching can ultimately impact the quality of life (QoL) of both patients and their families [6][7][8][9].…”

“…Aside from a 2017 study by Kouotou et al [9], which described a significant change in the QoL of children and their families brought about by AD, there have been none in Cameroon to evaluate the QoL of adults with AD. Because, to the best of our knowledge, data on AD in sub-Saharan Africa is lacking, we have conducted a study on Cameroonian adults suffering from AD in order to determine their epidemiological and clinical profiles and to assess the impact of AD on their QoL.…”

Health-Related Quality Of Life And Its Determinants Among Recreational Drug Users In A Rural Area In Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…It is also thought to extend to the person's perception of health correlates like health risks, social support, cultural beliefs and economic status [16][17][18].Recreational drug use and the health effects of recreational drug use have been shown to affect the HRQoL of individuals [19,20]. In Cameroon, several studies [15,[21][22][23][24] have been carried out to evaluate the QoL of people living with chronic health conditions. However, no study has been carried out to assess the QoL of recreational drug users in Cameroon.…”