The Meaning of Coping With Psoriasis: A Phenomenological Study

Ghorbanibirgani, Alireza; Fallahi-Khoshknab, Masoud; Zarea, Kourosh; Abedi, Heidar Ali

doi:10.17795/jjcdc-36781

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“…On the other hand, they are afraid that their relationship will be ruined. This study also discuss the role of social support that can improve the quality of life (31).…”

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The Rate of Social Acceptance in Psoriasis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

Bidaki,

Ghanei,

Hajmohamadkarimi

et al. 2023

JIMC

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Background: Psoriasis is recognized as a chronic immune system disease with unknown etiology that affects the skin. It might lead to psychological issues and pose considerable distress. The purpose of this study was to investigate the rate of social acceptance in psoriasis patients. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which was carried out on all the patients (n=100) referred to specialized skin diseases clinic in Yazd, Iran. 100 psoriasis patients and 100 healthy people as a control group were enlisted. The patients were eliminated from the research in case they had other chronic medical conditions since it could affect social acceptance. The patients completed a social acceptability questionnaire (Marlowe–Crowne Social Desirability Scale) and demographic information was also collected. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and chi square test in the form of descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS-24 software. Results: The mean of patients’ age was 36.97±13.94 years old and 66% of the patients were female. Mean score of social acceptance was 18.04±4.4. The mean score of social acceptance in psoriasis patients’ group (>40 years old) was estimated higher than in other groups (p>0.05). The results revealed that only the job variable affected the Mean±SD of social acceptance in these patients. The rate of social acceptance in psoriasis patients was higher in those with governmental jobs in comparison to those with self-employment jobs. Overall, the level of social acceptance in people with psoriasis was lower than in the control group. Conclusion: This study showed that psoriasis patients who had governmental jobs received a great deal of acceptance via the people around them and they generally had a better quality of life.

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“…On the other hand, they are afraid that their relationship will be ruined. This study also discuss the role of social support that can improve the quality of life (31).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

The Rate of Social Acceptance in Psoriasis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

Bidaki,

Ghanei,

Hajmohamadkarimi

et al. 2023

JIMC

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An evaluating of the relationship between body image, body satisfaction, depression, marital quality, and self-esteem in patients with psoriasis

Hassani

Koraei

Yaghoobi

et al. 2020

Psychology, Health & Medicine

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Biological Therapy in Patients with Psoriasis: Body Image and Quality of Life

Wu,

Chang,

Yao

et al. 2024

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Psoriasis is a chronic, long-term, incurable skin inflammatory disease characterized by the excessive proliferation of epidermal keratinocytes, dilation of blood vessels, thickening of the skin, and the formation of visible red patches of variable sizes. The impact on patients differs with the severity of the disease, leading to physiological discomfort and psychological distress, which significantly affect the quality of life. The etiology of psoriasis is not completely clear, but immune cells, including type 1 and type 17 cytokine-producing cells modulated by regulatory T cells (Tregs), play a critical role in driving the disease pathogenesis. With the ability to specifically target inflammatory markers, biologics can efficiently inhibit the spread of inflammation to achieve therapeutic effects. The goal was to explore the changes in body image and quality of life in psoriasis patients undertaking therapies with biologic agents. Materials and Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental, single-sample, pretest–posttest design. Forty-four psoriasis patients were recruited from the dermatology outpatient clinics at two medical centers in northern Taiwan. A structured questionnaire, including demographic information, the Body Image Scale (BIS), and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), was used as a research tool. Questionnaire assessments were conducted both before and three months after the biologic agent intervention. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 22.0. Results: Our results indicated a significant difference in body image between psoriasis patients before and after intervention with biologic agents. In addition, overall quality of life (QoL) also showed significant improvements before and after biologic agent intervention. There was a positive correlation between body image and quality of life in psoriasis patients. Conclusions: The treatment for psoriasis has evolved rapidly in recent years, and biologic agents have proven to be effective therapies to improve the quality of life for psoriasis patients. Our study suggests that health-related education and psychological support can further benefit psoriasis patients to willingly and positively undertake treatment and therefore improve their positive body image and quality of life.

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The Meaning of Coping With Psoriasis: A Phenomenological Study

Cited by 3 publications

References 26 publications

The Rate of Social Acceptance in Psoriasis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

The Rate of Social Acceptance in Psoriasis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

An evaluating of the relationship between body image, body satisfaction, depression, marital quality, and self-esteem in patients with psoriasis

Exploring the Effectiveness of Biological Therapy in Patients with Psoriasis: Body Image and Quality of Life

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