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Perceptions And Psychological Impact Of Acne Vulgaris Among Patients In The Assir Region Of Saudi Arabia
By A J Jackson
Summary of probe:
There is a insufficiency of reports in the literature detailing the reaction of the beliefs, perception and psychological impact of patients. This is the rudimentary study from Saudi Arabia designed to address this argument. MATERIALS AND
The researchers methods: A voluntary self - completed questionnaire was used to collect data from patients visiting a crowd - based hospital in Assir region of Saudi Arabia. Data collected included: patients biodata, duration and severity of the ailment before the spring, source of education, psychological impact, and medication preference. The findings were compared to those of developed countries.
The outcome of this Research: 130 patients completed the questionnaires. Females were more affected than males ( 71. 5 %, 28. 5 % respectively ). The M: F ratio was 1: 2. 5. Males tend to present with more severe form of the disease. Most patients had the disease for more than 1 year at alpha. Most patients sought medical advice as a self - made decision. Doctors were
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the most common source of information to patients. Most patients believe that hormonal imbalance and dirt were the major cause of while most of them believed that stress and diet were the major exacerbating factors. The most rich psychological impact in patients was on their self image which was severe in 49 % of the patients, while the most bothering symptom was the spot of lesion. Most patients had used skin cleansers and creams before seeking medical advice ( 46. 1 %, 31. 5 % respectively ). Retinoids and antibiotics were the most known prescribed medications to patients. Abundantly patients expressed no preference of medication, but infinitely of those who did so preferred topical medication.
The Report's Conclusions: No major differences were found in the beliefs, perception and psychological impact of patients from a developing society compared to more developed societies. More community - based and developmental programmes are needed to upgrade the erudition and common beliefs of patients.
Report Title: Beliefs, perceptions and psychological impact of vulgaris among patients in the Assir region of Saudi Arabia.
Researcher ( s ): Tallab TM
From Chronicle: The researchersst Afr J Med, 23 ( 1 ): 85 - 7 2004
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Adam Jackson is a medical writer / researcher specialising in effective, natural solutions to common health problems. He is a qualified Complementary medical practitioner and a former columnist for the Nursing Times & Editor of http://www.internethealthlibrary.com . He has written seven books which have been published around the world & translated into 27 languages. He has a special interest in skin care.
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