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Predictors for somatic symptoms in children

Kerry Banks1, Ann Bevan

  • 1High dependency unit, Southampton General Hospital., Bournemouth University.

Nursing Children and Young People
|February 13, 2014
PubMed

Insights

This review identifies key risk factors for childhood somatic symptoms, including emotional states, personality, environment, and parental influences. These factors often interact, highlighting the complex nature of these conditions in young people.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Somatic symptoms are common in children and adolescents.
  • Understanding their etiology is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Existing literature highlights various contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize identified risk factors for somatic symptoms in individuals aged 1-18 years.
  • To explore the interplay of psychological, environmental, and familial factors.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview for clinicians and researchers.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies on childhood somatic symptoms.
  • Identification and categorization of risk factors from published research.
  • Synthesis of findings to understand multifactorial influences.

Main Results:

  • Key risk factors include emotional status, personality traits, coping mechanisms, adverse environments (trauma, stress), and parental factors.
  • Somatic complaints frequently arise from a complex interplay of multiple risk factors.
  • No single factor universally explains the development of somatic symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood somatic symptoms are multifactorial, influenced by a combination of individual, familial, and environmental elements.
  • A holistic approach is necessary for assessing and managing these conditions.
  • Further research should explore the specific interactions between identified risk factors.

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