Akneli Ergenlerin Ebeveynlerinin Yaşam Kalitesi: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

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.