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  • Psychology
  • Public Health

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  • Topical corticosteroid phobia (CSP) presents a significant obstacle to treating atopic dermatitis (AD).
  • Understanding CSP prevalence and contributing factors in parents of children with AD is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of CSP among parents of children with AD in Slovenia.
  • To identify factors associated with CSP in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 117 parents of children with AD.
  • Validated questionnaires (TOPICOP, (F)DLQI) and SCORAD index for disease severity assessment.
  • Statistical analyses including t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation.

Main Results:

  • CSP was prevalent, with fear being the highest-scoring domain.
  • Higher CSP correlated with more severe AD (SCORAD) and greater quality of life impairment ((F)DLQI).
  • Online information on topical corticosteroid dangers and single-parent households were associated with increased CSP.

Conclusions:

  • CSP is prevalent in Slovenian parents of children with AD, particularly with severe disease and in single-parent families.
  • Non-medical information sources significantly influence CSP.
  • Structured education and healthcare provider support are essential to address CSP.