Stigma, social appearance anxiety and coping in men and women living with skin conditions: A mixed methods analysis.
Olivia HughesP B HutchingsC PhelpsPublished in: Skin health and disease (2021)
Living with a skin condition presents daily practical, social, and psychological challenges for males and females that have the potential to impact on quality of life. Findings highlight the need for dermatological care to routinely address these issues, and psychosocial interventions must be made available to promote healthy coping with skin conditions.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- healthcare
- social support
- soft tissue
- wound healing
- depressive symptoms
- physical activity
- palliative care
- sleep quality
- mental illness
- randomized controlled trial
- clinical trial
- quality improvement
- study protocol
- risk assessment
- hepatitis c virus
- chronic pain
- hiv infected
- data analysis
- antiretroviral therapy