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Behavioral adjustment in children with asthma: a meta-analysis.

E L McQuaid1, S J Kopel, J H Nassau

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown Medical School/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence 02903, USA. emcquaid@lifespan.org

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Children and adolescents with asthma exhibit more behavioral difficulties than their healthy peers, especially with internalizing problems. Increased asthma severity correlates with greater behavioral challenges, highlighting a need for psychosocial support.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Asthma Research

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic condition in children and adolescents.
  • Behavioral adjustment is a critical aspect of pediatric health outcomes.
  • Previous research suggests potential links between asthma and behavioral issues, but comprehensive synthesis is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a meta-analytic review of behavioral adjustment in children and adolescents with asthma.
  • To quantify the behavioral difficulties experienced by pediatric asthma patients compared to controls.
  • To examine the influence of asthma severity on behavioral outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Meta-analytic review of 26 studies including data from nearly 5,000 children with asthma.

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  • Calculation of effect sizes for internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems.
  • Analysis of behavioral difficulties in relation to asthma severity and comparison groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Children with asthma demonstrate significantly more behavioral difficulties than healthy children.
    • Internalizing behavioral problems were more pronounced (d = .73) than externalizing problems (d = .40).
    • Higher asthma severity was associated with increased behavioral difficulties.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric asthma patients, particularly those with severe asthma, are at elevated risk for behavioral problems.
    • These findings underscore the importance of considering psychosocial interventions for children with asthma.
    • Early identification and support for behavioral difficulties can improve overall health outcomes for pediatric asthma patients.