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Predictors of perceived stigmatization in patients with psoriasis
S van Beugen1,2, H van Middendorp1,2, M Ferwerda1,2
1Institute of Psychology, Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands.
The British Journal of Dermatology
|July 21, 2016
Summary
Psoriasis patients frequently experience stigmatization, linked to daily life impact, lower education, and disease severity. Understanding these predictors can help identify vulnerable individuals for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Psoriasis can cause disfigurement, leading to significant social burden and stigmatization.
- Stigmatization in psoriasis is disabling and stressful, yet its correlates and effective interventions remain poorly understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify predictor variables associated with perceived stigmatization in individuals with psoriasis.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 514 psoriasis patients.
- Data collected via questionnaires, analyzed using correlation and multiple-regression.
Main Results:
- 73% of patients reported experiencing stigmatization.
- Stigmatization correlated with sociodemographic, disease-related, personality, illness cognitions, and social support factors.
- Key predictors included higher daily life impact, lower education, greater disease visibility/severity/duration, social inhibition, Type D personality, and lack of a partner.
Conclusions:
- Perceived stigmatization is prevalent in psoriasis and predictable by various factors.
- Sociodemographic, disease-related, and personality variables identify patients at higher risk for stigmatization.
- These findings can inform the development of targeted interventions for vulnerable psoriasis patients.
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