Behavioral Problems and Quality of Life in Children with Asthma
- VernacularTitle:哮喘儿童行为问题及其主观生活质量研究
- Author:
Yuanyuan KONG
;
Yong HU
;
Mingming SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Asthma;
Children;
Behavioral problem;
Quali ty of life.
- From:Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore differences in beha viors and quality of life between asthmatic and non-asthmatic children . Methods:Be haviors and quality of life were assessed in the 84 children with asthma and healthy children,4-11 years of age .Results :Behavioral problems were more prevalent in asthmatics than non-asthmatics.The major beha vior al problems in children with asthma were recession, physical complaints,anxiety/ de pression,and social intercourse.The children with asthma were less satisfact ory than healthy children with respect to quality of life especially on anxiety,depressi on and somatic feelings.Conclusion:Asthma contribut es to the developmen t of behavioral problem and adversely affects the children's quality of life.
