Factors influencing alopecia areata treatment decisions: A qualitative assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alopecia areata (AA) is a disease of hair loss in which patients may benefit from comprehensive understanding of AA's disease process and therapeutic options during treatment decision-making.

Objective

Determine factors influencing patients' AA treatment decision-making.

Methods

Qualitative interviews were conducted using semi-structured interview guides. Interviews were coded using inductive thematic analysis.

Results

Twenty-one participants with AA were interviewed. Coding interrater reliability was κ = 0.87-0.91, indicating strong-almost perfect agreement. Participants faced multiple barriers, including lack of access to health care (n = 10, 47.6%) and lack of transparency about their condition and treatment options (n = 9, 42.9%). I

SUBMITTER: Han JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9850169 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature