ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2022
Scar Perception: A Comparison of African American and White Self-identified Patients.
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Abstract
Scars can have significant morbidity and negatively impact psychological, functional, and cosmetic outcomes as well as the overall quality-of-life, especially among ethnic minorities. The objective of this study was to evaluate African American and White patients' perception of their scars' impact on symptoms, appearance, psychosocial health, career, and sexual well-being, using validated assessment tools. Method: A total of 675 abdominoplasty and breast surgery patients from four providers completed the SCAR-Q, and Career/Sexual Well-Being scales via phone or email. A higher score on both assessments indicates a more positive patient perception. Results: Of the 675 respondents, 77.0% were White, and 23.0% were African American. White patients scored significantly higher on the SCAR-Q (232 ± 79 versus 203 ± 116), appearance (66 ± 26 versus 55 ± 29), and Career/Sexual Well-Being (16 ± 2 versus 15 ± 5) scales than African American patients ( Conclusions: African American patients are more likely to have lower perceptions of their scarring appearance, symptoms, psychosocial impact, career impact, and sexual well-being impact than White patients. Scar appearance and symptoms are less likely to improve over time for African American patients. This study highlights the need to address patient ethnicity when considering further follow-up, counseling, or other measures to enhance scar perception.
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