Índice de calidad de vida evaluada mediante la escala Acné-QoL modificada en estudiantes universitarios

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of life index in students between 18 and 24 years of age at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (Technical University of Loja) studying Nursing, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Civil Engineering with a diagnosis of acne. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 180 students (71 men and 109 women). The Acne-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (Acne-QoL) was used to assess the impact on four different domains: self-perception, social role, emotional role, and symptoms. The results demonstrate that quality of life was affected in all study participants. The most negatively affected component was social role, with a mean score of 17.92 and a standard deviation of 6.08. A relationship was determined between the presence of symptoms (acne severity) and the other domains, with the emotional role being the most affected (R = 0.71). This research indicates that acne affects participants' quality of life, so its impact must be addressed in the comprehensive medical evaluation.