Quality of life in men diagnosed with anogenital warts*

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Anogenital warts are a worldwide public health problem. They consist of epithelial proliferations caused by HPV, whose transmission occurs mainly through sexual intercourse. In this study, we evaluated their impact on the quality of life of adult males. We interviewed 88 men in an outpatient clinic for sexually transmitted diseases at a Brazilian public institution, using the DLQI-BRA questionnaire. Most patients (81%) presented mild or no impairment of quality of life. The main dimensions affected were sex life, symptoms, and embarrassment. The low impact on quality of life may well justify the delay in seeking medical treatment, favoring the spread of the disease.

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The quality of life of patients with genital warts: a qualitative study

Gitte Lee Mortensen, Helle Larsen (2010)

Background Genital warts, which are caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), are one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in Europe. Although genital warts are commonly perceived as a non-serious condition, treatment is often long, of varying effectiveness and the recurrence rate is high. Very few studies have been performed on the personal consequences of genital warts. The aim of this qualitative study, set in Denmark, was to examine the ways in which genital warts may affect patients' quality of life. Methods To obtain an in-depth understanding of patients' perceptions of genital warts, we used qualitative focus-group interviews with five men and five women aged between 18 and 30 years who had genital warts. The interview guide was based on a literature review that identified important issues and questions. The data were analysed using a medical anthropological approach. Results Patients' experiences were related to cultural conceptions of venereal diseases and the respective identities and sexuality of the sexes. The disease had negative psychological and social effects both for men and for women and it affected their sex and love lives, in particular. The psychological burden of the disease was increased by the uncertain timeline and the varying effectiveness of treatment. We identified a need for more patient information about the disease and its psycho-sexual aspects. Conclusions The men and women participating in this study considered their quality of life to be significantly lowered because of genital warts. The experiences described by the participants give insights that may be valuable in treatment and counselling. The quadrivalent HPV vaccine that has now been added to the childhood vaccination programme for girls in Denmark for the prevention of cervical cancer can also prevent 90% of cases of genital warts. Our results suggest that HPV vaccination could considerably reduce the largely unacknowledged psychological and social burden associated with genital warts, in men as well as women.

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New approach to managing genital warts.

Catharine Lopaschuk (2013)

To summarize and determine the appropriate use for the new and old management tools for genital warts.

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Quality of life in chronic urticaria: a survey at a public university outpatient clinic, Botucatu (Brazil).

Maria Regina Cavariani Silvares, Maria Fortes, Hélio Amante Miot (2024)

To evaluate the impact of chronic urticaria on quality of life of outpatients through the university questionnaire Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI).

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Journal ID (nlm-ta): An Bras Dermatol

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): An Bras Dermatol

Journal ID (publisher-id): abd

Title: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Publisher: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia

ISSN (Print): 0365-0596

ISSN (Electronic): 1806-4841

Publication date (Print and electronic): May-Jun 2017

Publication date (Print): May-Jun 2017

Volume: 92

Issue: 3

Pages: 427-429

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[1 ] Department of Tropical Disesases and Imagery Diagnostics, Botucatu School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (FMB-Unesp) - Botucatu (SP) Brazil.

[2 ] Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy, Botucatu School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (FMB-Unesp) - Botucatu (SP) Brazil.

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Mailing address: Caio Camargo, Departamento de Dermatologia e Radioterapia, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Unesp, Campus Universitário de Rubião Jr., 18618-000 - Botucatu - SP - Brazil. E-mail: caiocavassan@ 123456yahoo.com.br

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DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175282

PMC ID: 5514596

SO-VID: fea9feaf-c4a3-4372-a552-a238a17f4bf0

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