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Atopic dermatitis, educational attainment and psychological functioning: a national cohort study.
J Smirnova1,2, L B von Kobyletzki1,3, M Lindberg1,4
1Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
The British Journal of Dermatology
|October 20, 2018
Summary
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is linked to lower stress resilience in Swedish men but not to poorer cognitive function or educational attainment. These findings suggest potential long-term health risks associated with AD.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) may negatively impact academic performance.
- Psychological factors like stress resilience could mediate this effect.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the association between atopic dermatitis and stress resilience.
- Examine the relationship of AD with cognitive function and educational attainment.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from a Swedish national cohort of men (ages 17-20).
- Assessed AD history via physician evaluation.
- Measured stress resilience through psychologist interviews.
- Evaluated cognitive function using a written test.
- Determined educational attainment via record linkage.
Main Results:
- A diagnosis of atopic dermatitis (AD) was associated with a significantly higher risk of low stress resilience.
- AD was linked to higher cognitive function and educational levels initially.
- However, adjustments for socioeconomic factors attenuated these associations, rendering them statistically non-significant.
Conclusions:
- Swedish men with AD exhibited lower stress resilience in late adolescence.
- No significant association was found between AD and lower cognitive function or educational attainment.
- The observed lower stress resilience in AD patients may indicate an increased risk for adverse long-term health outcomes.
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