Differences in quality of life in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus with varying income levels.
Lupus
; 30(6): 972-980, 2021 May.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is an autoimmune photosensitive skin condition. The impact of income on quality of life has been incompletely characterized in CLE.OBJECTIVES:
We aimed to assess how annual income affects quality of life among CLE patients.METHODS:
In this cross-sectional study of 238 patients with CLE, relationships between predictor variables including annual income and each SKINDEX-29 + 3 subdomain were identified using univariate and multivariable analyses. In addition, answers to individual SKINDEX-29 + 3 questions were compared across income groups. Clinical factors in patients making less than <10,000 USD (N = 85) with worse SKINDEX-29 + 3 scores were also identified by univariate and multivariable analyses.RESULTS:
Patients making <10,000 USD annually experienced worse quality of life across multiple SKINDEX-29 + 3 subdomains (p < 0.05). These patients specifically experienced poorer quality of life relating to social isolation and self-consciousness. (p < 0.001). Among those making <10,000 USD, predictors for worse quality of life included females, smokers, and those with higher skin disease activity were identified (p < 0.05).Limitations:
This is a single center study. Income was also self-reported and could not be verified.CONCLUSIONS:
Lower income is related to poorer quality of life in patients with CLE. Specifically, patients experience limitations regarding social isolation and self-consciousness.Palavras-chave
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Lúpus Eritematoso Cutâneo
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Renda
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Lupus
Assunto da revista:
REUMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos