Psychosocial correlates of eczema in a non-treatment-seeking population |
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Authors: | Brenda Keller Christine Zalewski Timothy P Carmody James Livingston |
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Institution: | (1) Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto, California;(2) VA Medical Center and University of California, San Francisco, California;(3) Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Psychology Service (116B), 4150 Clement Street, 94121 San Francisco, California |
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Abstract: | Data from the Vietnam Experience Study were used to examine psychosocial correlates of eczema. Based upon the results of dermatologic examinations, three groups of male veterans were identified: (a) subjects with eczema (n = 80), (b) subjects with tinea (n = 282), and (c) subjects with no medical diagnosis (n = 176). These three groups were compared on measures of anxiety, depression, hostility, and social support. The Diagnostic Interview Schedule (Version III-A) was used to determine diagnoses of anxiety and depression and level of social support. MMPI Scales 2 and 7, the Wiggins content scale of Depression, and the Cook-Medley Hostility Scale were used to assess anxiety, depression, and hostility. Eczema subjects did not differ from tinea or no-disease control groups on dependent measures. These results are contrasted with previous studies of treatment-seeking patients, which showed greater prevalence of anxiety and depression among individuals with eczema. Directions for future research are suggested.This paper is taken from the first author's dissertation. |
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Keywords: | eczema treatment-seeking psychosocial coping |
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