@article{10.11648/j.ijcd.20240701.13,
  author = {Naina Harinjara Razanakoto and Fandresena Arilala Sendrasoa and Tsiory Iarintsoa Razafimaharo and Mendrika Fifaliana Rakotoarisaona and Herin’Ny Fitiavana Princia Andriatahina and Tiana Sylvia Rasolofonarivo and Fenohasina Rakotonandrasana and Leophonte Samison Ramily and Rakotomanana Mbolatiana Kiady Armando and Voahanginirina Nathalie Ralimalala and Volatantely Tobiniaina Ratovonjanahary and Moril Sata and Onivola Raharolahy and Malalaniaina Andrianarison and Irina Mamisoa Ranaivo and Lala Soavina Ramarozatovo and Fahafahantsoa Rabenja Rapelanoro},
  title = {A Qualitative Study on the Perception of Atopic Dermatitis by Malagasy Young Patients Regarding Self-Management},
  journal = {International Journal of Clinical Dermatology},
  volume = {7},
  number = {1},
  pages = {11-15},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ijcd.20240701.13},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijcd.20240701.13},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ijcd.20240701.13},
  abstract = {Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic disease that usually begins in childhood and can persist at any age. It is essential for adolescents entering to adulthood to have a complete understanding of this disease, including its self-management responsibilities. This study aimed to explore Malagasy adolescents and young adults’ perceptions of atopic dermatitis regarding the concept of self-management. This is a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with adolescent and young adult patients suffering from AD, who were followed up at the Dermatology Department of the University Hospital Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Antananarivo, Madagascar. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using NVivo software version 10.2.2 (QSR International, Doncaster, Australia). Five male and seven female patients with mild to severe AD were included according to the Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM). The mean age was 19.83 years and the mean interview duration was 21.3 minutes. Despite a relatively long duration of AD, the nature of this condition, and the principles and goals of treatment are still poorly understood among young people. Consequently, many still hope for a complete cure for their AD. Our patients adhered to treatment and did not fear topical corticosteroids. This study highlights the importance of providing information about atopic dermatitis during childhood, and emphasizes the need to recommunicate this information directly to these patients during adolescence, aiming for an optimal transition process regarding disease self-management.
},
 year = {2024}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Qualitative Study on the Perception of Atopic Dermatitis by Malagasy Young Patients Regarding Self-Management
AU  - Naina Harinjara Razanakoto
AU  - Fandresena Arilala Sendrasoa
AU  - Tsiory Iarintsoa Razafimaharo
AU  - Mendrika Fifaliana Rakotoarisaona
AU  - Herin’Ny Fitiavana Princia Andriatahina
AU  - Tiana Sylvia Rasolofonarivo
AU  - Fenohasina Rakotonandrasana
AU  - Leophonte Samison Ramily
AU  - Rakotomanana Mbolatiana Kiady Armando
AU  - Voahanginirina Nathalie Ralimalala
AU  - Volatantely Tobiniaina Ratovonjanahary
AU  - Moril Sata
AU  - Onivola Raharolahy
AU  - Malalaniaina Andrianarison
AU  - Irina Mamisoa Ranaivo
AU  - Lala Soavina Ramarozatovo
AU  - Fahafahantsoa Rabenja Rapelanoro
Y1  - 2024/03/13
PY  - 2024
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijcd.20240701.13
DO  - 10.11648/j.ijcd.20240701.13
T2  - International Journal of Clinical Dermatology
JF  - International Journal of Clinical Dermatology
JO  - International Journal of Clinical Dermatology
SP  - 11
EP  - 15
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2995-1305
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijcd.20240701.13
AB  - Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic disease that usually begins in childhood and can persist at any age. It is essential for adolescents entering to adulthood to have a complete understanding of this disease, including its self-management responsibilities. This study aimed to explore Malagasy adolescents and young adults’ perceptions of atopic dermatitis regarding the concept of self-management. This is a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with adolescent and young adult patients suffering from AD, who were followed up at the Dermatology Department of the University Hospital Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Antananarivo, Madagascar. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using NVivo software version 10.2.2 (QSR International, Doncaster, Australia). Five male and seven female patients with mild to severe AD were included according to the Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM). The mean age was 19.83 years and the mean interview duration was 21.3 minutes. Despite a relatively long duration of AD, the nature of this condition, and the principles and goals of treatment are still poorly understood among young people. Consequently, many still hope for a complete cure for their AD. Our patients adhered to treatment and did not fear topical corticosteroids. This study highlights the importance of providing information about atopic dermatitis during childhood, and emphasizes the need to recommunicate this information directly to these patients during adolescence, aiming for an optimal transition process regarding disease self-management.

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