Stigmatization and Mental Health Impact of Chronic Pediatric Skin Disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Chronic skin disorders in children frequently are visible and can cause stigmatization. However, the extent of stigmatization from chronic skin disease and association with mental health needs further study.

Objective

To examine the extent of stigma, dependence on disease visibility and severity, and association with mental health and quality of life (QOL) in chronic pediatric skin disease.

Design, setting, and participants

A cross-sectional, single-visit study was conducted at 32 pediatric dermatology centers in the US and Canada from November 14, 2018, to November 17, 2021. Participants included patients aged 8 to 17 years with chronic skin disease and 1 parent.

Main outcomes and measures

Using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Instrumentat

SUBMITTER: Paller AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11044010 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature