Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology

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Quality of Life of Parents of Adolescents with Acne: A Cross-Sectional Study
Akneli Ergenlerin Ebeveynlerinin Yaşam Kalitesi: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma
Fatma Elif YILDIRIMa, Elif Sueda SOLAKb, Ahmet Berke MURATb, Özlem SORANc
aDeparment of Dermatology, Sanko University Sani Konukoğlu Practice and Research Hospital, Gaziantep, Türkiye
bSanko University Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep, Türkiye
cClinic of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
Turkiye Klinikleri J Dermatol. 2022;32(2):102-12
doi: 10.5336/dermato.2022-88126
Article Language: EN
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ABSTRACT
 Objective: Skin diseases affect both a patient's life and the lives of their relatives in a plethora of ways. Although there are several studies on the effects of acne on quality of life (QoL), studies on the QoL of parents with adolescents who have acne are scarce. In this study, we aim to assess the effect of acne vulgaris on parents' QoL and determine how this varies according to acne severity scores of their children. Material and Methods: Our study included 162 patients at 12-18 years of age with acne vulgaris and their parents. The Acne Quality of Life Scale (AQoL) was used to assess the patient's quality of life. The Dermatological Family Impact Scale (DeFIS) was used to evaluate the caregiver's QoL. Besides DeFIS, a semi-structured questionnaire also administered to the caregiver. Results: Of the parents who participated in our study, 62% expressed sorrow and 62% expressed anxiety about their children's acne. The DeFIS scores of the parents were found to be 11.86±8.98 (0-41). There was no correlation between DeFIS scores and acne severity, however a statistically significant correlation was found between AQOL and DeFIS scores. Of the parents, 43% expressed their concern about the side effects of their children's acne treatments and parents' DeFIS scores increased in correlation with their concerns. Conclusions: Our findings show that acne may have an impact on a family's QoL, which is an extension of the QoL of acne patients.

Keywords: Acne vulgaris; adolescent; quality of life
ÖZET
 Amaç: Deri hastalıkları, hem hastanın yaşamını hem de yakınlarının yaşamını pek çok şekilde etkiler. Aknenin yaşam kalitesi üzerindeki etkilerine dair çalışmalar olmasına rağmen akneli ergenlerin ebeveynlerinin yaşam kalitelerine ilişkin çalışmalar azdır. Bu çalışmada, akne vulgarisin, ebeveynlerin yaşam kalitesi üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirmeyi ve bu etkinin akne şiddetine göre nasıl değiştiğini belirlemeyi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmamıza, akne vulgarisli 12-18 yaş arası 162 hasta ve refakatçi ebeveynleri dâhil edildi. Hastanın yaşam kalitesini değerlendirmek için Akne Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği (AYKÖ) kullanıldı. Bakım verenin yaşam kalitesini değerlendirmek için Dermatolojik Aile Etki Ölçeği (DAEÖ) kullanıldı. Bakım verene, DAEÖ'nün yanı sıra yarı yapılandırılmış bir anket de uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmamıza katılan ebeveynlerin %62'si çocuklarının sivilceleri ile ilgili üzüntülerini, %62'si ise endişelerini dile getirdi. Akneli çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin DAEÖ puanları 11,86±8,98 (0-41) bulundu. DAEÖ puanları ile akne şiddeti arasında ilişki bulunmazken, AYKÖ ve DAEÖ puanları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki bulundu. Ebeveynlerin %43'ü çocuklarının akne tedavilerinin yan etkileri konusunda endişelerini dile getirdiler ve ebeveynlerin DAEÖ puanları endişeleriyle orantılı olarak arttı. Sonuç: Bulgularımız, aknenin, akne hastalarının yaşam kalitesinin bir uzantısı olarak aile yaşam kalitesi üzerinde etkisi olabileceğini göstermektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Akne vulgaris; adölesan; yaşam kalitesi
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