Impact of Psoriasis on Patients Psychological Aspect at Out Clinical Consultation

This study aimed to assess psychological aspect on patients with Psoriasis. To find out a relationship between patient's psychosocial aspect and their demographic and clinical data. Methodology: Descriptive correlation design (Quantitative) was adopted in the current study to achieve the early stated objectives. The study was carried out from February 4st, 2022 until May, 23th, 2022 in Al Najaf city. A (Purposive Sample) of ((78) patients with psoriasis, those who visit Outpatient Medical Clinics. Data collected through using of a well-designed questionnaire consist of three parts: Part I: Demographic information sheet: It was consisted of (7) items. Part II: Clinical Data: It was consisted of (5) items. Part III: Psychological Aspect: It was consisted of (13) items. Results: The findings of the present study indicate that the overall assessment about psychological aspect are moderate. Also there is a non-significant association (P>0.05) between the overall assessment of psychological aspect and their demographic data. Conclusion: The study concluded that the overall assessments for patients' of psychological aspect are moderate. Recommendation: Setting up psychological rehabilitation centers for psoriasis to assist patients and families to skip the catastrophe of the disease and to improve their psychological status.