JAAD international · 2023
Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of hidradenitis suppurativa among young adults in Singapore.
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Ng Matthew Song Peng, Lim Joel Guanyi, Koh John Ming Yan, Lee Sz-Ying, Seah Claire Hui Xian, Chang Samuel Jun Yi, Tan Joshua Teik Ann, Tan Vanessa Wei Shen, Kumar Dhana Senthil, Choi Ellie Ci-En, Jemec Gregor, Frew John, Seow Wei Jie, Chandran Nisha Suyien
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is 0.00033% to 4.10% globally. Few epidemiological studies derive from Asia, with social stigmatization postulated to result in under-diagnosis.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the self-reported prevalence of HS, and the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards HS among Singaporean young-adults.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study (n = 158) was conducted by anonymous online questionnaire. The association between demographic factors and risk of potentially undiagnosed HS was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression. Differences between attitude-perception scores by demographic factors and knowledge of HS were tested using two-sample t-tests.
RESULTS: The prevalence of diagnosed and potentially undiagnosed HS was 0.63% and 8.9%, respectively. Non-Chinese had significantly higher social attitude-perception scores than Chinese (P = .029). Females had significantly higher social (P = .048) as well as economic and work (P = .037) attitude-perception scores than males. Those with knowledge of HS had significantly higher attitude-perception scores for interpersonal (P = .031) and social (P = .0052) subsections.
LIMITATIONS: Small sample size, low frequency of HS cases, and self-reported prevalence may not generalize to the broader population in Singapore.
CONCLUSION: Our results suggest a potential underdiagnosis of HS. Non-Chinese stigmatize HS less than Chinese, and females less than males. Individuals with knowledge of HS might be more open to interpersonal and social interactions with HS sufferers.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the self-reported prevalence of HS, and the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards HS among Singaporean young-adults.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study (n = 158) was conducted by anonymous online questionnaire. The association between demographic factors and risk of potentially undiagnosed HS was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression. Differences between attitude-perception scores by demographic factors and knowledge of HS were tested using two-sample t-tests.
RESULTS: The prevalence of diagnosed and potentially undiagnosed HS was 0.63% and 8.9%, respectively. Non-Chinese had significantly higher social attitude-perception scores than Chinese (P = .029). Females had significantly higher social (P = .048) as well as economic and work (P = .037) attitude-perception scores than males. Those with knowledge of HS had significantly higher attitude-perception scores for interpersonal (P = .031) and social (P = .0052) subsections.
LIMITATIONS: Small sample size, low frequency of HS cases, and self-reported prevalence may not generalize to the broader population in Singapore.
CONCLUSION: Our results suggest a potential underdiagnosis of HS. Non-Chinese stigmatize HS less than Chinese, and females less than males. Individuals with knowledge of HS might be more open to interpersonal and social interactions with HS sufferers.