Self-Efficacy, Perceived Social Support And Quality Of Life Of Females With Acne And Eczema

Acne and eczema are common skin disorders with a significant psychological and social impact for female adolescents and young adults. The present study was conducted to evaluate quality of life, perceived social support and self efficacy of patients with acne and eczema. A study was done in which data collected from dermatology department of Amala Institute of Medical Sciences which comprises 56 females aged 1625yrs. 30 of them were suffering from severe acne and 26 of them were suffering from chronic eczema. Dermatology Life Quality Index, The General Self Efficacy Scale, Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support was the major measures used. Findings from the present study show that Greater quality of life was associated with high self efficacy for females with eczema. There were positive relationship between self efficacy and perceived social support on quality of life in acne and eczema patients. Acne and eczema significantly affects quality of life of patients especially when they are affected during adolescent and early adulthood period of life. Along with pharmacological management, enhancement of self efficacy and social support through psychotherapeutic interventions may benefit them to enhance quality of life and in turn better adjust in future life.