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Abstract
Title; Quality of Life index in patient with scabies
Introduction; Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs. The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash. It places a psychological and emotional toll on patients similar to any other disease. Quality of life index helps to make an estimate about the physical, psychological, emotional and social impact of a disease for the patient.
Objectives;
• To assess QoL impairment in scabies patients and its variability with gender.
Methodology; With cross-sectional study design, a total of 297 diagnosed patients of scabies presenting in Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi were assessed using DLQI questionnaire defined by World Health Organization with a maximum score of 30 and cut-off values of 1,5,10 and 20. Patients of scabies with other skin diseases, underlying neuropsychiatric illnesses, functional disability and pregnancy were excluded. Data was stored and analyzed using SPSS version 27. Descriptive analysis was used for describing the study variables. Independent t-test was used for comparison between males and females, p value of <0.05 was taken as significant.
Results; Out of total 297 participants, number of males were 156 and females were 141. Out of total, 1.7% had no effect,22.2% had small effect, 36% had moderate effect, 30% had very large effect and 9.4% had extremely large effect on their quality-of-life due scabies disease. The p-value was found to be significant i.e., p-value<0.01.
Conclusion; Scabies has a significant negative impact on the lives of affected individuals. Anxiety, depression and significant psychological consequences are binding in these patients. Assessment of quality of life enables the treating physician to devise the best possible management plan individually.
Key words;
Quality of life; Quality of life is defined by World Health Organization as an individual’s perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns.
Scabies; A contagious cutaneous inflammation caused by the bite of the mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI