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Comparison of health-related quality of life in venereal and non-venereal genital dermatoses

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Neupane, saraswoti Dr

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TextPublication details: Kathmandu, Nepal ; Kathmandu University & Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) ; 2025.Description: 71pSubject(s):

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WU 141.5.D3

Summary: Introduction: Genital dermatoses are skin conditions affecting the genital area, categorized as venereal (sexually transmitted) or non-venereal (non-sexually transmitted). Limited research exists on their overall profile across genders, particularly in Nepal, where data on their impact on quality of life (QoL) is also lacking. This study aims to compare QoL in patients with venereal and non-venereal genital dermatoses. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the Dermatology Department, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital, from October 2024 to January 2025. Adult patients with genital dermatoses attending the dermatology OPD were enrolled through convenience sampling. Ethical clearance was obtained, and informed consent was taken. Clinical and demographic data were collected. Cases were categorized as venereal or non-venereal, and QoL was assessed using the validated Nepali version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Data were analyzed with SPSS v25 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square/Fisher's exact tests, and Mann-Whitney U/Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results: A total of 96 patients were included, with 48 in each category. Among Venereal Dermatoses, 20(42%) had genital ulcer disease syndrome (GUDS). The maximum number of patients in the non-venereal category had infection in 18(37.5%), among which maximum patients had candidiasis in 17%. DLQI of venereal category ranged from 0 to 24 with median (interquartile range) being 7(11) and DLQI of nonvenereal category ranged from 0 to 27 with median (interquartile range) being 9.5(12). Venereal dermatoses were more common in the 21-30 age groups, while non- venereal conditions peaked in the 31-40 age group. Median DLQI was highest among patients with eczema (12) followed by non-venereal infection (11). Median DLQI in the subdomain of symptoms and feelings and daily activities were higher among patients of non-venereal category. Conclusion: Both venereal and non-venereal genital dermatoses moderately affected patients' quality of life. Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Genitalia, Quality of Life, Nepal

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In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Medical Research.

Introduction: Genital dermatoses are skin conditions affecting the genital area, categorized as venereal (sexually transmitted) or non-venereal (non-sexually transmitted). Limited research exists on their overall profile across genders, particularly in Nepal, where data on their impact on quality of life (QoL) is also lacking. This study aims to compare QoL in patients with venereal and non-venereal genital dermatoses.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the Dermatology Department, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital, from October 2024 to January 2025. Adult patients with genital dermatoses attending the dermatology OPD were enrolled through convenience sampling. Ethical clearance was obtained, and informed consent was taken. Clinical and demographic data were collected. Cases were categorized as venereal or non-venereal, and QoL was assessed using the validated Nepali version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Data were analyzed with SPSS v25 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square/Fisher's exact tests, and Mann-Whitney U/Kruskal-Wallis tests.
Results: A total of 96 patients were included, with 48 in each category. Among Venereal Dermatoses, 20(42%) had genital ulcer disease syndrome (GUDS). The maximum number of patients in the non-venereal category had infection in 18(37.5%), among which maximum patients had candidiasis in 17%. DLQI of venereal category ranged from 0 to 24 with median (interquartile range) being 7(11) and DLQI of nonvenereal category ranged from 0 to 27 with median (interquartile range) being 9.5(12). Venereal dermatoses were more common in the 21-30 age groups, while non- venereal conditions peaked in the 31-40 age group. Median DLQI was highest among patients with eczema (12) followed by non-venereal infection (11). Median DLQI in the subdomain of symptoms and feelings and daily activities were higher among patients of non-venereal category.
Conclusion: Both venereal and non-venereal genital dermatoses moderately affected patients' quality of life.
Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Genitalia, Quality of Life, Nepal

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