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Title:Kakovost življenja žensk z lichen sclerosus vulvae – pregled literature : diplomsko delo visokošolskega strokovnega študijskega programa prve bolonjske stopnje Zdravstvena nega
Authors:ID Vidovič, Mateja (Author)
ID Jakšič, Edvard (Mentor) More about this mentor... New window
ID Šabjan, Leon (Comentor)
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Language:Slovenian
Work type:Bachelor thesis/paper
Typology:2.11 - Undergraduate Thesis
Organization:UAMEU - Alma Mater Europaea University
Abstract:Teoretična izhodišča: Lichen sclerosus vulvae je kronična, progresivna, neinfekcijska in vnetna bolezen epitelija, ki prizadene notranjo stran velikih in malih sramnih ustnic, perianalnega področja, perineuma in klitorisa. Kaže se kot bleščeče bele ali hipopigmentirane tanke lezije, ki so lahko izolirane ali zlite, kar lahko vodi do atrofije kože. Za obolenje je značilen dolgotrajni in postopno napredovani potek. Namen: Namen diplomskega dela je raziskati, kako lichen sclerosus vulvae vpliva na kakovost življenja obolelih žensk. Metode dela: V sklopu diplomskega dela je uporabljen kvalitativni raziskovalni pristop, natančneje, deskriptivna metoda s pregledom znanstvene in strokovne literature s področja kakovosti življenja žensk z lichen sclerosus vulvae. Analizirali smo obstoječe recenzirane strokovne in znanstvene članke, ki se nanašajo na kakovost življenja žensk z lichen sclerosus vulvae. Literaturo smo pridobili v podatkovnih bazah, kot so Google Scholar, PubMed in ScienceDirect. Pri iskanju smo upoštevali znanstvene in strokovne članke v obdobju od januarja 2015 do aprila 2025. Rezultati: Ugotovili smo, da lichen sclerosus vulvae velja za zapleteno bolezen, ki močno prizadene kakovost življenja, saj vpliva na fizični, psihološki, spolni, socialni in finančni vidik življenja. Razprava: Mnoge raziskave potrjujejo, da bolezen ni omejena samo na fizične simptome, temveč ima lahko velike posledice za osebnost žensk, njihovo samopodobo in vsakdanje aktivnosti. Med različnimi vidiki kakovosti življenja je pri pacientkah z lichen sclerosus vulvae najmočnejši vpliv zaznan na področju intimnosti in spolne funkcije. Ženske z boleznijo se soočajo s številnimi izzivi, med najpogostejše spadajo bolečina, psihološki vplivi, spolnost, zakasnela diagnoza in pomanjkljivo znanje zdravstvenih delavcev.
Keywords:lichen sclerosus vulvae, kakovost življenja, spolnost
Place of publishing:Maribor
Place of performance:Maribor
Publisher:M. Vidovič
Year of publishing:2025
Year of performance:2025
Number of pages:36 str.
COBISS.SI-ID:281606659 New window
UDC:616.97(043.2)
Publication date in ReVIS:15.06.2026
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Abstract:Background: Lichen sclerosus vulvae is a chronic, progressive, non-infectious, and inflammatory epithelial disease that affects the inside of the labia majora, labia minora, perianal area, perineum and clitoris. It appears as shiny white or hypopigmented thin lesions, which can be easily isolated or merged, potentially leading to skin atrophy. The disease is characterized by a long-lasting and gradually progressing course. Purpose: The purpose of this diploma work is to explore how lichen sclerosus vulvae affects the quality of life in affected women. Methods of work: As part of the diploma work, a qualitative research approach was used, more precisely, a descriptive method with a review of scientific and professional literature in the field of quality of life among women with lichen sclerosus vulvae. We analyzed existing peer-reviewed professional and scientific articles related to the topic. Sources were obtained from databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed and ScienceDirect. When searching, we considered scientific and professional articles published in the period from January 2015 to April 2025. Results: We found that lichen sclerosus vulvae is considered a complex disease that greatly affects the quality of life, as it impacts the physical, psychological, social, and financial aspects of life. Discussion: Numerous studies confirm that the disease is not only limited to physical symptoms, but can also have a significant impact on women's personality, self-image, and everyday activities. Among the various aspects of the quality of life, in patients with lichen sclerosus vulvae, the strongest impact is noted in the field of intimacy and sexual function. Women with this condition face many challenges, with the most common being pain, psychological distress, impaired sexuality, delayed diagnosis, and limited awareness among healthcare professionals.
Keywords:lichen sclerosus vulvae, quality of life, sexuality


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