Caregiver illness beliefs, self-efficacy and severity of atopic dermatitis in the child predict caregiver quality of life
Rebecca Knibb,
Suzanna Purser E M
Abstract:Background: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) affects up to 20% of children
and significantly negatively impacts their and their caregiver’s quality
of life (QoL). Research shows that caregivers with lower QoL may
struggle to manage their child’s AD effectively, and modifiable factors
that affect their ability include illness perceptions and self-efficacy
(SE). The study aimed to investigate the relationship between AD
severity, caregiver illness perceptions, QoL and SE in the management of
a child’s AD. Methods: 103 car… Show more
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