... HS prevalence of 2.5% (95% CI, 1.8–3.5%). Conclusion: This meta-analysis suggests a global HS prevalence of 2.5% using a validated questionnaire. Due to heterogeneity and sparse data from the Global South, this estimate should be interpreted with caution. [email protected] 03 01...

..., with a poorly understood global burden. The prevalence of HS in Belgium is not yet known. We aimed to determine the prevalence of the disease in the Belgian context and validate a screening questionnaire. Materials and Methods: Conducted as part of the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) initiative...

... with each other and obtaining potential pathophysiological indications. Methods: A French version of the questionnaire developed for the GHiSA initiative was proposed to healthy adults accompanying a patient to the outpatient clinic. Results: The prevalence of HS in the 525 participants was 3.43% (95...

... on the prevalence of hidradenitis suppurative (HS) in Southeast Asia are scarce, and no studies have been conducted in Indonesia. This study aimed to calculate the prevalence of HS in Indonesia and validate this questionnaire in our population as part of the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) initiative...

... Alpha for both SEPI parts separately. To assess test-retest reliability, the SEPI was again filled out 3 weeks later, and scores were compared with Cohen’s weighted Kappa. Results: Of the 171 participants completing the first questionnaire, 147 (86.0%) participants also completed the follow-up...

... Questionnaire Teledermoscopy In Australia, skin cancer is a significant contributor to the national burden of disease [1]. Aside from primary prevention, early detection leading to diagnosis and treatment is a key strategy to reduce skin cancer-related morbidity and mortality [2, 3]. Direct-to-consumer...

... questionnaire for patients with CSD (PSAQ-CSD). Methods: According to the steps of questionnaire development, a systematic process of scoping review, qualitative research, content validity expert review, testing in a sample of 321 adults, item analysis, and classical test theory methods were applied. Results...

... and to compare these to other cohorts. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study of the baseline data of HS participants in ComPaRe, an e-cohort of patients with chronic diseases. Data were collected using patient-reported questionnaires about clinical-dem­ographic aspects, quality of life, and treatment...

... or of their effectiveness, quality or safety. The publisher and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Eczema Parental self-efficacy Psychometrics Questionnaire Outcome...

...: To investigate the impact of fingernail psoriasis on patients' QoL. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study using validated questionnaires concerning QoL (SF-36, modified onychomycosis questionnaire) was performed in 49 patients with fingernail psoriasis. Results: The mean SF-36 scores for fingernail...

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... and the symptom intensity of these lesions as experienced by the patients. Methods: A detailed self-administered questionnaire (containing items on the role of the physician and genital symptom intensity, range 0–10) was filled in by members of the Dutch Psoriasis Society. Results: Data of 277 patients...

... was applied in a cross-sectional study involving a large spectrum of care providers and leg ulcer patients in the community. Trained wound experts interviewed and examined the patients, who had to complete standardized questionnaires. Results: On average, 64% of the quality criteria were met...

...G. Schmid-Ott; B. Jaeger; H.W. Kuensebeck; R. Ott; F. Lamprecht Background: Stigmatization is a central experience of patients with psoriasis with a broad psychic and social impact. Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify the dimensions of stigma experience by a Questionnaire...

... of the following reasons: severe acne (more than 20 lesions in the area determined by the objective severity index described below), inability to complete the questionnaire, pregnancy, contraindication to the use of the topical treatment, or the decision of the clinician to treat with antiandrogens, oral retinoids...

... personnel. Methods: Questionnaires addressing symptoms and risk factors for latex allergy were distributed to all employees (n = 5,087) at Haukeland University Hospital. Results: Symptoms associated with latex exposure were reported by 23.8% of the participants. Skin symptoms were most frequently reported...