Magnitude of Psoriasis and Its Associated Factors, and Quality of Life of Psoriasis Patients among Patients Who Attend Dermatology Clinic at Tibebe Ghion Comprehensive Specialized and Addis Alem Primary Hospitals, North West Ethiopia, 2022: Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psoriasis is a common immune-mediated papulosquamous inflammatory skin disease characterized by well-demarcated, erythematous silvery scaly plaques. Prevalence rates of psoriasis showed a worldwide variation and have been reported to range between 0.09% and 5.1%. It has been associated with several intrinsic as well as extrinsic factors and has a detrimental effect on health-related quality of life. Studies on the burden, factors associated with it, and quality of life of psoriasis are limited in the study area.

Objectives

To assess the magnitude, factors associated with it, and quality of life of psoriasis patients.

Methods

Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among patients who attend dermatology clinics at Tibebe Ghion comprehensive spec

SUBMITTER: Ketema W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11424841 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature