The development of a Q-sort behavioral rating procedure for pediatric HIV patients.
Developed a Q-sort procedure to assess social, emotional, and motivational behavior associated with central nervous system disease among 180 HIV-infected pediatric patients. These ratings were factor analyzed and scales were derived based on the factor structure. Younger (M age = 1.03 years) patients with HIV-associated encephalopathy were rated as more apathetic and nonsocial in their behavior than nonencephalopathic younger patients. Older (M age = 7.8 years) encephalopathic patients had significantly higher scores on scales measuring depression, autism, and irritability compared to nonencephalopathic patients from this age group. A subgroup (26 patients) showed a significant decrease in these elevated scores after a 6-month course of AZT.
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Pediatric Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.
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Wolters
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D015526:AIDS Dementia Complex / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D011779:Q-Sort; D012803:Sick Role; D012919:Social Behavior; D015215:Zidovudine / Q000627:therapeutic use
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