Determination of drug compliance and life quality of individuals with scabies

Abstract

Objective: This is a cross-sectional study made to determine the relationship between the socio-demographic characteristics with skin quality of life and medical adherence in individuals with scabies disease. Methods: Patients diagnosed with scabies and called for follow-up after treatment were included in the study. Sociodemographic questionnaire and Skindex-16 Scale (Skindex-16) were used in the study. Results: The quality of life of the individuals in the study is moderate. The scores they got from the drug compliance scale were at a good level. The quality of life score is lower in those who have children, do not see the parasite under the microscope, and have scabies in other individuals at home. The quality of life score was negatively correlated with the drug compliance score; There is a statistically significant positive correlation with the duration of the disease. Conclusion: In this study, it was determined that the effectiveness of treatment was lower in patients who have children and other family members with scabies. Patients who see the parasite, which is the causative agent of the disease, under the microscope at the time of diagnosis, have a higher level of treatment compliance than those who do not see the parasite, and it has been determined that these individuals benefit from the treatment higher.