PT Journal
AU Rosezinova, A
   Skoloudik, D
TI Impact of genital warts on quality of life - literature review
SO Profese Online
PY 2020
BP 65
EP 75
VL 13
IS 1
DI 10.5507/pol.2020.009
DE Background: Genital warts are one of the most common manifestations of HPV (human papillomavirus) infection. Although it is not a life-threatening disease; the main problem is its difficult treatment and frequent relapses. These can traumatize the patient and affect their quality of life as well as their sexual life (Rob et al. 2014). This paper contains a description and analytical work with the results of researches on the impact of genital warts on the quality of life.Aim: The main aim of the paper is to present the current knowledge about the quality of life of patients with genital warts. Another goal is to identify the factors that have the greatest impact on the quality of life of patients with genital warts.Methods: The search strategy for the period 1998-2018 was chosen. To search for literary sources were used electronic licensed and freely accessible database ((EBSCO; Medline; Cinahl; Pub Med; Scopus; Medvik; NursingOvid; Web of Science; Educus and electronic search engines Google a Google Scholar). We searched for articles in English. When searching was specified key words: genital warts; quality of life; sexual life; condylomata acuminata; HPV infection; influence; impact.Results: A total of 18 studies were found that corresponded to the selected issue. In the Czech Republic; no research has been conducted to address this issue. The results of the investigated studies show that genital warts largely have a negative impact on patients' quality of life. Studies that also examined satisfaction / quality of sex life and psychosocial impact have also shown a negative effect of genital warts on these areas.Genital warts; impact; literature review
AB Conclusions: Patients with genital warts have a worse quality of life. The disease also has a negative impact on their sexual and emotional life. Gender, extent, localization and recurrent or persistent warts are the factors that have the greatest impact on the quality of life. Treatment of genital warts should not only focus on the removal of lesions, but should be comprehensive. A psychologist and sexologist should also be available to patients.
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