Prevalence of Psychological Problems Upon Patients with Psoriasis

Abstract

Objective (s): the aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of psychological problem upon patients with psoriasis.                              

Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive design in the Dermatology Unit at Al-Najaf Teaching Hospital and Al-Sadr Medical City from 30 October, 2022 to 2 May, 2023. Filled out the questionnaire by 60 patients with psoriasis chosen by non-probability purposive method. Data was analyzed by using Social descriptive statistics and SPSS version 24

Results: The result of the study shows a significant relationship between psoriasis and psychological problem.

Conclusion: Depending on the study result there is a significant correlation between the psychological status and psoriasis disease.

Recommendations: Educational programs about self-care should be provided to patients with psoriasis to learn them more about control and avoiding stress and coping with the disease