Yong, Shin Shen and Kwan, Zhenli and Ch'ng, Chin Chwen and Yong, Adrian Sze Wai and Tan, Leng Leng and Han, Winn Hui and Kamaruzzaman, Shahrul Bahyah and Chin, Ai-Vyrn and Tan, Maw Pin (2020) Self-reported generalised pruritus among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia. BMC Geriatrics, 20 (1). p. 223. ISSN 1471-2318, DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01610-y.
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Background: The ageing skin is more susceptible to pruritic dermatoses, which are associated with adverse psychosocial effects and reduced quality of life among older adults. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the burden of pruritus and factors associated with its presence and severity among older adults recruited to the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research study. Methods: Seven hundred seventy individuals aged 55 years (lower age limit) and above were interviewed as to whether they experienced pruritus during the preceding week and the locations involved if present. The association between generalised pruritus, sleep quality, and major systemic risk factors were explored. Results: 5.97% of respondents reported generalised pruritus. Generalised pruritus was associated with poorer sleep quality, with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score above 6. Mean haemoglobin level was lower in subjects with generalised pruritus (13.14 g/dL) but there was no significant difference in the frequency of generalised pruritus and severe generalized pruritus between subjects with clinically defined anaemia. Also, there were no significant associations between other major systemic risk factors and generalised pruritus in this population-based study. There was no association between generalised pruritus with depression, anxiety or stress. Conclusion: The negative effect of pruritus on sleep quality suggests a possible deleterious effect of pruritus on health and quality of life. Further prospective research on the longer-term effects of pruritus on health status is now warranted. (222 words) © 2020 The Author(s).
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | Ministry of Higher Education High Impact Research Grant (UM.C/625/1/HIR/MOHE/ASH/02) |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Comorbidity; Dermatology; Generalised pruritus; Geriatrics medicine; Sleep quality |
| Subjects: | R Medicine |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Feb 2021 01:23 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Feb 2021 01:23 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/25747 |
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