Development of a growth hormone injection questionnaire for adolescents.
We developed an instrument to assess feelings about self-injection of growth hormone (GH) in adolescents with growth disorders. Summary scores did not differ significantly by cohort, age, gender, or diagnosis. Adolescents who were more comfortable with GH injections had higher health-related quality of life, functional capacity, and self-control.
Cramer
Joyce A
JA
Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale-VA Medical Center, Room 7-127 G7E, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516-2770, USA. joyce.cramer@yale.edu
Simeoni
Marie Claude
MC
Robitail
Stéphane
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Auquier
Pascal
P
Brasseur
Pascale
P
Beresniak
Ariel
A
D000293:Adolescent; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000172:deficiency; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D011594:Psychometrics; D011788:Quality of Life; D012646:Self Administration / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States
D013006:Growth Hormone