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Children with Short Stature and Growth Failure: Heightism, Gender and Racial Disparities

Terri H Lipman1, Ian J McCurry2

  • 1University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews : PER
|June 26, 2017
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Identifying growth disorders in children is vital for health. However, biases in care and heightism negatively impact short children, necessitating advanced practice nurse intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Child Health

Background:

  • Child growth is a key health indicator; growth failure can signal underlying conditions.
  • Existing gender and racial biases create inequities in diagnosing and treating growth disorders.
  • Short stature in children is linked to significant psychosocial challenges, including bullying and overprotection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of advanced practice nurses in addressing growth disorders.
  • To examine the impact of heightism and associated psychosocial issues on short children.
  • To advocate for the reduction of gender and racial disparities in pediatric growth care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on growth disorders, heightism, and health disparities.
  • Analysis of psychosocial impacts on children with short stature.
  • Exploration of advanced practice nursing interventions for equitable care.

Main Results:

  • Growth disorders require early detection for timely intervention.
  • Heightism contributes to negative psychosocial outcomes for short children.
  • Systemic biases affect identification, referral, and treatment pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced practice nurses are essential in mitigating heightism and disparities.
  • Equitable identification and treatment of growth disorders are crucial for child well-being.
  • Addressing psychosocial needs alongside medical care is paramount for affected children.

Keywords:
ChildrenGender disparitiesGrowth failureHeightismLinear growthRacial disparities

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