Psychosocial problems in children with thalassemia and their siblings.
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en Inglés
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| ID: sea-45329
ABSTRACT
Beta-thalassemia is a chronic illness causing serious symptoms to children and a burden to families. The purpose of this study was to evaluate psychosocial problems in children with thalassemia and their siblings by using a semi-structured interview and the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC). The study sample included 82 children with thalassemia, 20 siblings, and 50 control children without a chronic illness. With children and families demographically controlled, psychosocial problems were significantly more common in children with thalassemia than in those without chronic illness, 28.05 per cent vs 4 per cent (p=0.001), but there was no difference between siblings and the controls, 5 per cent vs 4 per cent (p=0.64). The mean PSC score in children with thalassemia was higher than that in the sibling and control group (18.34 vs 10.95 and 10.28, respectively; p<0.001). These findings suggest an increased risk of psychosocial problems in children with thalassemia that psychosocial intervention may be required to prevent major psychiatric disorders.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Tailandia
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Familia
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Estudios de Casos y Controles
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Niño
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Preescolar
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Enfermedad Crónica
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Análisis de Varianza
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Adolescente
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Investigación cualitativa
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2002
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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