title: Psychological Functioning of Children and Adolescents With Eosinophil-Associated Gastrointestinal Disorders.
abstract: This study examined health-related quality of life and adjustment among children with eosinophil- associated gastrointestinal disorders (EGID) compared with an age-matched sample without acute or chronic illness. Participants were youth ages 2 to 18 years. Children and caregivers completed measures of psychological symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Significant group differences were found for child report of depressive, as well as anxiety symptoms. Significant group differences were also found for caregiver report of psychological symptoms and social skills. Finally, based on parent and youth report, HRQOL and greater school absenteeism were associated with EGID diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cortina
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McGraw
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dealarcon
authors.forename: Annette
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ahrens
authors.forename: Marc E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Rothenberg
authors.forename: Dennis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Drotar