Abstract:
Abstract
Introduction; Vitiligo is an acquired disorder characterized by well circumscribed
depigmented macules and patches that result from a progressive loss of
melanocytes.Although not fatal, it may considerably influence patients’ health-related
quality of life (QOL) and psychological well-being.
Objective: To assess the quality of life of vitiligo patients and its associated factors
in selected hospital, Ethiopia,2021
.Methodology: A crossectional study was conducted among vitiligo patients in
selected hospitals from May- Septemberin 2021.The calculated sample size is
260.all vitiligo patients see at the mentioned time frame where included in the study
.The data was collected mainly by residents and dermatologists using Dermatology
Life Quality Index tool and questionnaire. data was entered using Epidata
version4.6 and analyzed using SPSS Version 20. The results will be shared to UOG
hospital, regional health bureau and FMOH.
Results:Total of 204 patients with vitiligo participated the majority of respondents
(53.9%) were below the age 30 years.The overall mean DLQI Score was 7.35 .The
highest DLQI was recorded in “Symptoms and feelings” followed by “ personal
relationship ”.Duration of illness was a significantly associated factor with DLQI
score, where patients with duration of illness >2years were about 72.7 times
increased odds to have a higher DLQI score than those<2 years . Vitiligo patients
who did not take treatment had 3.55 increased odds of higher levels of DQLI
topatients who take topical treatment. Patients with >20 BSA were involved had
11.2 times increased severity level of DLQI than those with <10 BSA.patient who
perceived there disease sever has 3.07 times increase odds of having higher DQLI
than who have mild perceived severity.Conclusion and Recommendation:vitiligo
has moderate effect on the QoL of majority of the participants .Assessment of QoL
should be done to vitiligo patient and manage accordingly.
