Quality-of-Life Endpoints in Women of Childbearing Age with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Tertiary-Care-Centre-Based Study.
Mediterr J Rheumatol
; 34(4): 469-478, 2023 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) principally affects women of childbearing age, who face gender-specific challenges and have lower life-quality than men. HS also seems to impact desire for procreation.Objective:
To investigate various quality-of-life endpoints in women of childbearing age with HS. Studydesign:
A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was performed at a university dermatology department. Eighteen yes/no and one open-ended questions explored impact of HS on social life, sexual life, family planning, working life and healthcare-backed support. A sensitivity analysis was performed for women under 25, who are significantly less likely to be married/in a permanent relationship in Greece, as this could act as a confounding factor regarding family planning.Results:
Ninety-six women were included. Most women (80.8%) carry a stigma because of HS, which also affects their choice of clothes and social relationships. Sexual impairment affects 73.1% of women. One third of women wants less or no children because of HS, 67.7% worry about its impact on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum, and 84.6% worry about the impact of HS treatment on fertility and their babies' health. Almost 43% fear losing their job because of HS, 34.4% are discriminated against at work and 33.3% state HS has hindered their career. Most women are not adequately informed about their disease or available support groups/material and 41.7% have not received good enough care through pregnancy/postpartum.Conclusions:
Life-quality endpoints should be meticulously screened in women. Multidisciplinary-led treatment should be offered during pregnancy and the postpartum.
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Mediterr J Rheumatol
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2023
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Grecia