Quality of Life Among Women with Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in a Tertiary Care Centre in India

Irene V.R^1*, Sreeja P A¹, Dawn V J¹ , V.Karthikeyan² and Ameena Kadar K A¹

¹Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sanjo College of pharmaceutical studies, Vellapara, Chithali P.O, Kuzhalmannam, Palakkad, Kerala, India.

²Department of Pharmacy Practice, Grace College of Pharmacy, Kodunthirapully, Palakkad, Kerala, India.

Corresponding Author E-mail: irenevadakkan@gmail.com

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/3182

ABSTRACT: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a frequent, irritating, and recurrent infection. These infections create a danger to the well-being of the women and have a detrimental impact on their quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study is to assess the quality of life (QoL), among women with VVC.The study design: prospective study design ;Study site:Paalana hospital of medical sciences , Study duration :7month.The sample size n=130. Severity of VVC is determined by using VSQ questionnaire (Vulvovaginal symptom questionnaire) and  Vulvar disease quality of life index (VDQoL questionnaire) used to assess the quality of life. Statistical analysis was carried out by using Graphpad prism software, un-paired student t-test to determine P-value between pre-treatment and post-treatment. In this study, 130 cases were collected; among the collected data; VVC was more common in women in the reproductive age range. Quality of life (QoL) is determined by VDQoL with subdomains like (Nil effect,Mild,Moderate and Severe,Very severe effect) . After the course of treatment, their QoL is determined by administering the same questionnaire to the patients. By comparing the Pre-test and Post-test, patients with Nil effect (p-value 0.66), Mild effect (p<0.0001), & Moderate effect (p<0.0001). Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that vulvovaginal candidiasis have a negative   impact on the patient's quality of life. The majority of women having a mild effect of VVC on their QoL .

KEYWORDS: Candida albicans; Prevalence; Quality of life; Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC); VSQ; VDQoL

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