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Cikili-Uytun M, Eroglu M, Ertem M, İleri DT, Ince E, Günay Kilic B. Thalassemia patients in transfussion dependent period and after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: how are the psychiatric status and life quality of these patients? Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2023; 40:617-628. [PMID: 37519029 DOI: 10.1080/08880018.2023.2220733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Although hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has been widely used to treat patients with beta-thalassemia major, evidence showing whether this treatment improves mental health, self esteem and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is limited. We aimed to describe psychiatric problems, HRQoL and self-esteem scores of patients who have thalassemia and compared with patients who underwent HSCT in the current study. A total of 24 patients with thalassemia major and 13 patients who underwent HSCT at least 2 years ago aged between 7-37 years were included. We used The Children's Depression Inventory, The Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Pediatric Quality of LifeTM (PedsQL™) for assesment of children and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) for assessment of adults. We also used Piers Harris Self Concept Scale for children and adults. Psychopathologies are common in both groups (50% in Thalassemia group and 69.2% in HSCT group). Popularity scores in Piers Haris scale of patients in HSCT group were significantly higher compared to thalassemia group (p = 0.03). Additionally, HSCT group had higher scores in physical health subscales of HRQoL in both children and parents'(p = 0.02, p = 0.03 respectively). Our findings suggest improved HRQoL and self-esteem in thalassemia patients after HSCT. However, due to the high prevalence of mental disorders in both groups, we would like to emphasize that clinicians should examine not only the physical but also the psychological state of the patients with thalessemia during the their treatment and follow-up period after HSCT.
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- Merve Cikili-Uytun
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hatay Public Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Fitriana TS, Purba FD, Rahmatika R, Muhaimin R, Sari NM, Bonsel G, Stolk E, Busschbach JJV. Comparing measurement properties of EQ-5D-Y-3L and EQ-5D-Y-5L in paediatric patients. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2021; 19:256. [PMID: 34781978 PMCID: PMC8591892 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01889-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The adult versions EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L have been extensive compared. This is not the case for the EQ-5D youth versions. The study aim was to compare the measurement properties and responsiveness of EQ-5D-Y-3L and EQ-5D-Y-5L in paediatric patients. METHODS A sample of patients 8-16 years old with different diseases and a wide range of disease severity was asked to complete EQ-5D-Y-3L, EQ-5D-Y-5L, PedsQL Generic Core Scale, and selected, appropriate disease-specific instruments, three times. EQ-5D-Y-3L and EQ-5D-Y-5L were compared in terms of: feasibility, (re-)distribution properties, discriminatory power, convergent validity, test-retest reliability, and responsiveness. RESULTS 286 participating patients suffered from one of the following diseases: major beta-thalassemia, haemophilia, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, acute illness. Missing responses were comparable between versions of the EQ-5D-Y, suggesting comparable feasibility. The number of patients in the best health state (level profile 11111) was equal in both EQ-5D-Y versions. The projection of EQ-5D-Y-3L scores onto EQ-5D-Y-5L for all dimensions showed that the two additional levels in EQ-5D-Y-5L slightly improved the accuracy of patients in reporting their problems, especially if severe. Convergent validity with PedsQL and disease-specific measures showed that the two EQ-5D-Y versions performed about equally. Test-retest reliability (EQ-5D-Y-3L 0.78 vs EQ-5D-Y-5L 0.84), and sensitivity for detecting health changes, were both better in EQ-5D-Y-5L. CONCLUSIONS Extending the number of levels did not give clear superiority to EQ-5D-Y-5L over EQ-5D-Y-3L based on the criteria assessed in this study. However, increasing the number of levels benefitted EQ-5D-Y performance in the measurement of moderate to severe problems and especially in longitudinal study designs.
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- Titi Sahidah Fitriana
- Department of Psychiatry, Section Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CN, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- Faculty of Psychology, YARSI University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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- Department of Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Psychology, YARSI University, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran/Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia
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- The EuroQol Research Foundation, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The EuroQol Research Foundation, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Section Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CN, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Dhawan M, N T S, Kakkar S. Body image issues and self-concept dilemmas in adolescents living with thalassemia. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2021; 27:598-612. [PMID: 33784896 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2021.1903050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, involves an inability to produce sufficient hemoglobin and comprises two types: alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia. Beta thalassemia's immediate treatment measures include frequent blood transmissions, stem cell and bone marrow transplants; all capable of altering an individual's idea of body image, self-concept, growth, and socialization, resulting in several emotional, psychological, and behavioral concerns. This study aimed at comprehending the dilemmas of body image and self-concept encountered by adolescents with thalassemia, particularly the resulting influence on physical development and socialization. Using the phenomenological interpretivism approach of qualitative research, data was collected using purposive-convenient sampling from 11 adolescents, both boys and girls ranging from ages 12 to 18, living with thalassemia and undergoing treatment. The research highlights adolescent concerns with body image, specifically with complexion, facial features, being either underweight or overweight, all amalgamating into a self-concept dilemma. Moreover, results point to the significant influence of experiences with family, peers, educational institutions, and hospital staff. Therapeutic attention, through regular screening and counselling, should be provided to adolescent thalassemia patients to address the psychological aspects of the chronic illness.
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- Mitali Dhawan
- Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
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Barker MM, Beresford B, Bland M, Fraser LK. Prevalence and Incidence of Anxiety and Depression Among Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Life-Limiting Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatr 2019; 173:835-844. [PMID: 31282938 PMCID: PMC6618774 DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.1712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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IMPORTANCE Children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting conditions experience various challenges that may make them more vulnerable to mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. However, the prevalence and incidence of anxiety and depression among this population appears to be unknown. OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence and/or incidence of anxiety and depression in children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting conditions. DATA SOURCES Searches of MEDLINE (PubMed), PsycInfo, and Embase were conducted to identify studies published between January 2000 and January 2018. STUDY SELECTION Studies were eligible for this review if they provided primary data of anxiety or depression prevalence and/or incidence, included participants aged 5 to 25 years with a life-limiting condition, were conducted in an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development country, and were available in English. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Random-effects meta-analyses were generated to provide anxiety and depression prevalence estimates. Meta-regression was conducted to analyze associations between study characteristics and each prevalence estimate. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Prevalence of anxiety and depression. RESULTS A total of 14 866 nonduplicate articles were screened, of which 37 were included in the review. Of these, 19 studies reported anxiety prevalence, and 36 studies reported depression prevalence. The mean (range) age of participants was 15.4 (6-25) years. The meta-analysis of anxiety prevalence (n = 4547 participants) generated a pooled prevalence estimate of 19.1% (95% CI, 14.1%-24.6%). Meta-regression analysis found statistically significant differences in anxiety prevalence by assessment tool; diagnostic interviews were associated with higher anxiety prevalence (28.5% [95% CI, 13.2%-46.8%]) than self-reported or parent-reported measures (14.9% [95% CI, 10.9%-19.4%]). The depression meta-analysis (n = 5934 participants) found a pooled prevalence estimate of 14.3% (95% CI, 10.5%-18.6%). Meta-regression analysis revealed statistically significant differences in depression prevalence by the mean age of the sample (β = 0.02 [95% CI, 0.01-0.03]; P = .001). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the prevalence of anxiety and depression among children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting conditions was high, highlighting the need for increased psychological assessment and monitoring. Further research is required to determine the prevalence and incidence of anxiety and depression in a larger sample of children, adolescents, and young adults with a broader range of life-limiting conditions.
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- Mary M. Barker
- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, United Kingdom,Martin House Research Centre, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Martin House Research Centre, University of York, York, United Kingdom,Social Policy Research Unit, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, United Kingdom,Martin House Research Centre, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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Niu HM, Yang P, Chen HH, Hao RH, Dong SS, Yao S, Chen XF, Yan H, Zhang YJ, Chen YX, Jiang F, Yang TL, Guo Y. Comprehensive functional annotation of susceptibility SNPs prioritized 10 genes for schizophrenia. Transl Psychiatry 2019; 9:56. [PMID: 30705251 PMCID: PMC6355777 DOI: 10.1038/s41398-019-0398-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Revised: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Nearly 95% of susceptibility SNPs identified by genome-wide association studies (GWASs) are located in non-coding regions, which causes a lot of difficulty in deciphering their biological functions on disease pathogenesis. Here, we aimed to conduct a comprehensive functional annotation for all the schizophrenia susceptibility loci obtained from GWASs. Considering varieties of epigenomic regulatory elements, we annotated all 22,688 acquired susceptibility SNPs according to their genomic positions to obtain functional SNPs. The comprehensive annotation indicated that these functional SNPs are broadly involved in diverse biological processes. Histone modification enrichment showed that H3K27ac, H3K36me3, H3K4me1, and H3K4me3 were related to the development of schizophrenia. Transcription factors (TFs) prediction, methylation quantitative trait loci (meQTL) analyses, expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) analyses, and proteomic quantitative trait loci analyses (pQTL) identified 447 target protein-coding genes. Subsequently, differential expression analyses between schizophrenia cases and controls, nervous system phenotypes from mouse models, and protein-protein interaction with known schizophrenia-related pathways and genes were carried out with our target genes. We finaly prioritized 10 target genes for schizophrenia (CACNA1C, CLU, CSNK2B, GABBR1, GRIN2A, MAPK3, NOTCH4, SRR, TNF, and SYNGAP1). Our results may serve as an encyclopedia of schizophrenia susceptibility SNPs and offer holistic guides for post-GWAS functional experiments.
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- Hui-Min Niu
- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- grid.489086.bDepartment of Psychiatry, Hunan Brain Hospital, Changsha, Hunan Province China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- 0000 0001 0599 1243grid.43169.39Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049 Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, China.
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Örengül AC, Ucuz İ, Oner Battaloglu N, Ozek G, Gormez V. Prevalence of psychiatric disorders and suicidality among children and adolescents with thalassemia major—A Turkish sample. CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2018.1500290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic, Losante Child and Adult’s Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic, Manisa Merkezefendi Public Hospital, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Bezmialem Vakif University, MRCPsych, Istanbul, Turkey
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The Effect of Partnership Care Model on Mental Health of Patients with Thalassemia Major. DEPRESSION RESEARCH AND TREATMENT 2017; 2017:3685402. [PMID: 28713591 PMCID: PMC5497635 DOI: 10.1155/2017/3685402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Revised: 03/25/2017] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thalassemia major has become a public health problem worldwide, particularly in developing and poor countries, while the role of educating the family and community has not been considered enough in patients' care. OBJECTIVES This study examines the impact of partnership care model on mental health of patients with beta-thalassemia major. MATERIALS AND METHODS This experimental study, with pretest and posttest design, was performed on patients with beta-thalassemia major in Jiroft city. 82 patients with beta-thalassemia major were allocated randomly into two groups of intervention (41 patients) and control (n = 41) groups. Mental health of the participants was measured using the standard questionnaire GHQ-28 before and after intervention in both groups. The intervention was applied to the intervention group for 6 months, based on the partnership care model. RESULTS There were significant differences between the scores of mental health and its subscales between two groups after the intervention (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The findings of the study revealed the efficacy and usefulness of partnership care model on mental health of patients with beta-thalassemia major; thus, implementation of this model is suggested for the improvement of mental health of patients with beta-thalassemia major.
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Almahmoud SY, Coifman KG, Ross GS, Kleinert D, Giardina P. Evidence for multidimensional resilience in adult patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemias: Is it more common than we think? Transfus Med 2016; 26:186-94. [PMID: 27018402 DOI: 10.1111/tme.12296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2014] [Revised: 01/17/2016] [Accepted: 02/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Life expectancy of patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemias has increased with the development of improved treatment over the last few decades. However, β-thalassemia disorder still has considerable lifetime treatment demands and heightened risk of frequent complications due to transfusion-transmitted infections and iron overload, which may affect thalassemic patients' functioning in different domains. OBJECTIVES The vast majority of published studies on thalassemic patients have focused on children and adolescent functioning, and little research has examined adults. Hence, the current study was planned to examine the functioning and resilience of adult thalassemic patients in a comprehensive way. METHODS We examined multidimensional resilience and functioning across different domains (psychological adjustment, treatment adherence, social functioning and occupational functioning). We also examined demographic and medical variables that may relate to resilience and functioning. Participants were adult patients [n = 38; age M = 31·63, standard deviation (SD) = 7·72; 72% female] with transfusion-dependent thalassemia in treatment in a hospital in the northeastern United States. RESULTS The results suggest that most adult thalassemic patients tend to be resilient, demonstrating good functioning in four main domains: psychological adjustment, treatment adherence, social functioning and occupational functioning. CONCLUSION Despite the considerable demands of their illness, adult thalassemic patients appeared to be adapting well, demonstrating evidence of multidimensional resilience.
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- S Y Almahmoud
- Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Weill/Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Weill/Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Weill/Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Behdani F, Badiee Z, Hebrani P, Moharreri F, Badiee AH, Hajivosugh N, Rostami Z, Akhavanrezayat A. Psychological Aspects in Children and Adolescents With Major Thalassemia: A Case-Control Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2015; 25:e322. [PMID: 26199704 PMCID: PMC4505986 DOI: 10.5812/ijp.25(3)2015.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 11/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Thalassemia is an inherited blood disease. It is a serious public health problem throughout the Mediterranean region, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent, as well as in Southeast Asia. OBJECTIVES Thalassemia is an inherited blood disease. It is a serious public health problem. In this study we assessed psychological aspects in Iranian children and adolescents with thalassemia major. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this case-control study sixty healthy subjects aged 7-18 years and Sixty Patients with confirmed diagnosis of major thalassemia were enrolled. After obtaining informed consent from parents of all participating thalassemia patients and healthycontrols, we assessed psychological aspects and quality of life by Pediatric Quality of LifeTM (PedsQL™), Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQ), State and Trait Anxiety, Children's Depression Inventory (CDI). RESULTS The results of this study indicate that there are significant changes in depression, anxiety, QOL and behavioral screening between children with thalassemia major compared with healthy subjects by means of both parents and children reports. According to the results, children with thalassemia major have more psychological problems than healthy ones. Patients with thalassemia have a lower QOL than their peers (P = 0.001), the rate of depression is higher in this group (P = 0.015), Also behavioral problems in these children are more than healthy subjects (P = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS We recommend appropriate treatment and counseling procedures in addition to specific treatment of thalassemia. According to the results we suggest to establish pediatric psychiatric clinics beside thalassemic clinics to cure psychological aspects of the disease.
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- Fatemeh Behdani
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Hematology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Department of Child and Adolescent, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Department of Child and Adolescent, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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Psychological Aspects in Children and Adolescents With Major Thalassemia: A Case-Control Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2015. [DOI: 10.5812/ijp.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mufti GER, Towell T, Cartwright T. Pakistani children's experiences of growing up with beta-thalassemia major. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2015; 25:386-396. [PMID: 25249550 DOI: 10.1177/1049732314552663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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In this study, we explored the lived experiences of children with beta-thalassemia major (β-TM). We considered children as experts on their experiences in contrast to the prevalent approach of asking parents or other adults about children's perspectives. The sample consisted of 12 children aged 8 to12 years. There were two stages to data collection. In Stage 1 we employed two focus group discussions and two role plays and analyzed the data thematically. This directly informed Stage 2, consisting of 12 in-depth interviews subjected to interpretative phenomenological analysis. From our findings we show that living with β-TM involves a continuous struggle between feelings of being different and strategies to minimize these differences to strive for normalcy. We suggest that understanding the experiences of living with β-TM from children's perspectives can provide unique insights into their experiences, which can fill the gap in the existing, predominantly adult-oriented research on chronic illness.
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Yahia S, El-Hadidy MA, El-Gilany AH, Anwar R, Darwish A, Mansour AK. Predictors of anxiety and depression in Egyptian thalassemic patients: A single center study. Int J Hematol 2013; 97:604-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s12185-013-1322-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2012] [Revised: 04/03/2013] [Accepted: 04/03/2013] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- John H. Enterman
- Parnassia, Department Klinisch Centrum Volwassenen Gesloten, Kiwistraat 5, 2552 DH Den Haag, The Netherlands,To whom correspondence should be addressed; tel: +31 703916094, fax: +31 703916133, e-mail:
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- Parnassia, Department Anxiety Disorders, Kiwistraat 5, 2552 DH Den Haag, The Netherlands
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COPPOLA A, CERBONE AM, MANCUSO G, MANSUETO MF, MAZZINI C, ZANON E. Confronting the psychological burden of haemophilia. Haemophilia 2010; 17:21-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2010.02280.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Thalassemia major (TM) is a chronic disease with adverse emotional effects on both the child and the family. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychiatric state and behavioral problems of children with TM. METHODS Twenty children diagnosed with TM and 34 healthy children were enrolled in this study carried out by the Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. Mothers of the children of both the groups were handed a child behavior check-list for 4-18-year-old children and adolescents as well as a short questionnaire requesting demographic information. RESULTS The psychiatric diagnosis was significantly higher in the children with TM (55.0%) as compared to the control group (14.7%). The thalassemic children showed an anxiety disorder frequency of 30.0% and a depressive disorder frequency of 15.0%. T scores of the indicators of internalizing problems, externalizing problems, attention problems and social problems contained in the child behavior check-list were shown to be higher in children with TM than in the control group. The TM group demonstrated significantly higher problems in peer relationships and educational success in comparison with the controls. CONCLUSION Children with TM are posed with an increased risk of psychopathology.
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- Burcu Cakaloz
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey.
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SPENCER MLS, WODRICH DL, SCHULTZ W, WAGNER L, RECHT M. Inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, academic skills and psychopathology in boys with and without haemophilia. Haemophilia 2009; 15:701-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2009.01993.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Shaligram D, Girimaji SC, Chaturvedi SK. Psychological problems and quality of life in children with thalassemia. Indian J Pediatr 2007; 74:727-30. [PMID: 17785893 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-007-0127-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The study is aimed to assess psychological problems and quality of life (QOL) in children with thalassemia. METHODS Thirty-nine children (8-16 yr) with transfusion dependent thalassemia attending day care services for blood transfusion were assessed for psychological problems using the Childhood Psychopathology Measurement Schedule and QOL was assessed using the EQ-5D. RESULTS Forty-four percent of the children had psychological problems and 74% had a poor QOL. Anxiety-related symptoms (67%), emotional problems, particularly depression (62%) and conduct problems (49%) were the main findings. The children were most likely to report impaired QOL due to severe difficulties in pain/discomfort (64%) dimension, followed by depression and mobility problems of equal severity (33%). The side effects of chelation were an independent predictor of psychological problems and impaired QOL. Also psychological problems were a significant predictor of impaired QOL. CONCLUSION The recognition and management of the psychological problems that accompany chronic physical illnesses including thalassemia would optimize treatment outcomes and QOL.
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- D Shaligram
- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India.
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Mikelli A, Tsiantis J. Brief report: Depressive symptoms and quality of life in adolescents with b-thalassaemia. J Adolesc 2004; 27:213-6. [PMID: 15023520 DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2003.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Anna Mikelli
- Department of Child Psychiatry, Athens University Medical School, Agia Sophia Children's Hospital, Goudi, Athens 11527, Greece
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Clemente C, Tsiantis J, Kolvin I, Ba G, Christogiorgos S, Lee C, Taylor B, Miller R. Social adjustment in three cultures: data from families affected by chronic blood disorders. A sibling study. Haemophilia 2003; 9:317-24. [PMID: 12694524 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2516.2003.00768.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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This study explores the rate of psychosocial dysfunction in affected and unaffected children from families with haemophilia or beta-thalassaemia, as part of a cross-sectional, multicentre study into the resilience of 115 families with blood disorders. Sociodemographic and developmental data were collected from the parents using a standardized and semi-structured interview format, and medical data were obtained from the clinician. The children's social functioning over the year prior to the assessment was assessed with The Social Adjustment Scale adapted for school-aged children. Children with beta-thalassaemia showed significantly higher rates of social dysfunction than their unaffected siblings or children with haemophilia and their siblings. Older children showed significantly higher social dysfunction at school. The high rate of social dysfunction in children with beta-thalassaemia compared with unaffected siblings is likely to have a basis in the negative experiences associated with their medical problems. In contrast, the therapeutic advances in haemophilia allows boys to lead an almost normal life. Overall, the rates of social dysfunction in families with both these disorders proved commoner than reported in population surveys, but with the unavailability of local population controls, caution needs to be exercised in the interpretation of this finding.
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- C Clemente
- Tavistock Centre, Child and Family Department, London, UK.
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