Being female with vitiligo disease in traditional societies within North Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19536699 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohamed Faraj Saleh Raheel (0000-0002-8219-9695, Qatar University), Yaser Snoubar (0000-0002-6193-3408, Qatar University, corresponding author), Wafa Saleh Mosbah (0009-0000-6497-3133, University of Benghazi) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-1 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BioPsychoSocial Medicine (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1751-0759 • E-ISSN: 1751-0759 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s13030-024-00299-4 |
| PMID | 38200533 |
| OpenAlex | W4390703021 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 34 |
This study aims to assess the influence of vitiligo illness on the quality of life of female individuals residing in Ajdabiya, Libya. Through this investigation, we aim to enhance our comprehension of the potential impact of cultural norms and conventional gender roles on managing and caring for skin disorders within a North African society. Over a 20-week period, 65 female participants diagnosed with vitiligo were recruited. The participants’ quality of life was assessed using the Skindex-16 scale. This validated tool measures the impact of skin disease on several aspects of an individual’s life, including physical, emotional, and social well-being. The findings of this study indicate that the quality of life of women with vitiligo significantly differed with age, social and functional status, and economic status. However, the illness profoundly impacted patients’ lives emotionally, with clear consequences, including diminished emotional satisfaction and reduced social participation. The results of this study highlight the negative effects that vitiligo disease can have on women’s quality of life within traditional Libyan society. This investigation also indicates that cultural norms and traditional gender patterns may contribute to these effects
Comprehension · Disease · Pathology · Vitiligo · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · melanin and skin pigmentation · Nursing · Psychology · Dermatology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |