ISSN: 1859 - 2872
Quality of life in men with genital warts at Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Dermato-Venereology
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Objective: This study aimed to identify the quality of life (QoL) in male patients with genital warts at Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Dermato-Venereology. Subject and method: Samples were collected from 120 male patients, age ≥ 18 years old, with genital warts from July 2019 to January 2020. Genital warts were diagnosed base on clinical manifestations, QoL was evaluated by DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality Index). Result: A mean of DLQI was 4.41 ± 4.07. Most patients had negative impact on their quality of life (62.5%). The main dimensions affected were embarrassment, relationships, and sexual life. No association was identified between the DLQI and age group, residence, education level, marital status, number of partners, and duration of illness (p>0.05). Conclusion: In addition to the treatment, we should establish psychosocial support systems for patients suffering from genital warts.
Keywords: Genital warts, dermatology life quality index, HPV.
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