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Evaluation of the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and general quality of life in female patients with psoriasis
Kurizky, Patricia Shu; Martins, Gladys Aires; Carneiro, Jamille Nascimento; Gomes, Ciro Martins; Mota, Licia Maria Henrique da.
  • Kurizky, Patricia Shu; Hospital das Forças Armadas. Dermatology Service. Brasília. BR
  • Martins, Gladys Aires; Universidade de Brasília. Hospital Universitário de Brasília. Psoriasis Outpatient Clinic. Brasília. BR
  • Carneiro, Jamille Nascimento; Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal. Rheumatology Service. Brasília. BR
  • Gomes, Ciro Martins; Universidade de Brasília. Course in Dermatology. Brasília. BR
  • Mota, Licia Maria Henrique da; Universidade de Brasília. Hospital Universitário de Brasília. Initial Rheumatoid Arthritis Outpatient Clinic. Brasília. BR
An. bras. dermatol ; 93(6): 801-806, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS | ID: biblio-973637
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Background:

Psoriasis has a significant impact on quality of life (QoL). Sexual life can also be affected, with sexual dysfunction being reported by 25-70% of patients.

Objectives:

To determine the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and evaluate QoL in women with psoriasis.

Methods:

This case-control study included women aged 18-69 years. The validated Brazilian Portuguese versions of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were administered to all participants to assess sexual function and QoL, respectively. Patients with psoriasis underwent clinical evaluation for the presence of comorbidities, especially psoriatic arthritis and other rheumatic manifestations. Location of lesions and the extent of skin involvement were also assessed.

Results:

The sample consisted of 150 women, 75 with diagnosis of psoriasis and 75 healthy controls. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction was high in women with psoriasis (58.6% of the sample). Prevalence was statistically higher in women with psoriasis than in controls (P = 0.014). The SF-36 domain scores were also lower in women with psoriasis, with role limitations due to physical health, limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health being the most affected domains. Study

limitations:

Sample size was calculated to evaluate the association between the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and psoriasis, but it did not include the determination of the possible causes of this dysfunction.

Conclusions:

QoL and sexual function were altered in women with psoriasis and should be taken into consideration when assessing disease severity.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: LILACS (Américas) Assunto principal: Psoríase / Qualidade de Vida / Disfunções Sexuais Psicogênicas Tipo de estudo: Estudo observacional / Estudo de prevalência / Pesquisa qualitativa / Fatores de risco Limite: Adolescente / Adulto / Idoso / Feminino / Humanos País/Região como assunto: América do Sul / Brasil Idioma: Inglês Revista: An. bras. dermatol Assunto da revista: Dermatologia Ano de publicação: 2018 Tipo de documento: Artigo País de afiliação: Brasil Instituição/País de afiliação: Hospital das Forças Armadas/BR / Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal/BR / Universidade de Brasília/BR

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: LILACS (Américas) Assunto principal: Psoríase / Qualidade de Vida / Disfunções Sexuais Psicogênicas Tipo de estudo: Estudo observacional / Estudo de prevalência / Pesquisa qualitativa / Fatores de risco Limite: Adolescente / Adulto / Idoso / Feminino / Humanos País/Região como assunto: América do Sul / Brasil Idioma: Inglês Revista: An. bras. dermatol Assunto da revista: Dermatologia Ano de publicação: 2018 Tipo de documento: Artigo País de afiliação: Brasil Instituição/País de afiliação: Hospital das Forças Armadas/BR / Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal/BR / Universidade de Brasília/BR