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ArticleAnais brasileiros de dermatologia

Association of sociodemographic and clinical factors with the quality of life of Brazilian individuals with Neurofibromatosis type 1: a cross-sectional study.

Natália Parenti Bicudo, Carla Maria Ramos Germano, Roberta Teixeira de Moraes, Lucimar Retto da Silva de Avó, Rosalie E Ferner, Débora Gusmão Melo

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Natália Parenti BicudoDepartment of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Carla Maria Ramos GermanoDepartment of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Roberta Teixeira de MoraesDepartment of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Lucimar Retto da Silva de AvóDepartment of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Rosalie E FernerNational Neurofibromatosis Service, Department of Neurology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Débora Gusmão MeloDepartment of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: dgmelo@ufscar.br.
Universidade Federal de São Carlos · BRGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust · GB

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Abstract

backgroundNeurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a rare genetic disorder with a wide range of clinical manifestations, notably neurocutaneous features, that can lead to emotional and physical consequences.

objectivesThis study assessed the influence of sociodemographic factors and clinical features of the disease on the quality of life of Brazilian individuals with NF1.

methodsThis is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Data were collected from 101 individuals with NF1 using the Brazilian version of the Impact of NF1 on Quality of Life Questionnaire (INF1-QoL), a form with information on sociodemographic characteristics, and an NF1 visibility self-evaluation scale. The relationship between variables was evaluated through statistical testing, and the significance level was defined as 0.05.

resultsThe study included 101 adults with NF1 aged 18 to 59 years, with a mean age of 35.54 years (±9.63) and a female predominance (n = 84, 83.17%). The mean total INF1-QoL score was 10.62 (±5.63), with a median of 10, minimum value of 0, and maximum of 31 points. Two characteristics of the participants were significantly associated with the quality of life: educational level (p = 0.003) and familial history of NF1 (p = 0.019). There was a statistically significant correlation between the INF1-QoL score and the degree of disease visibility (rho = 0.218; p = 0.028). STUDY LIMITATIONS: Cross-sectional study, conducted with a convenience sample and using self-reported measures.

conclusionsThe findings support the significant impact of NF1 on quality of life. The authors recommend multidisciplinary follow-up for patients, with adherence to anticipatory clinical care measures, adequate pain control, psychological assistance, and genetic counseling.

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Neurofibromatosis 1Quality of LifeSocioeconomic FactorsAdolescentAdultBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesEducational StatusFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultBrazilGenetic diseaseNeurofibromatosis type 1PhenotypeQuality of lifeRare diseaseSociodemographic factors

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