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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Immunology
  • Adolescent Health
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) present multifaceted challenges for adolescents, including physical, social, and psychological difficulties.
  • School absenteeism and academic struggles are common issues faced by adolescents with IEI, impacting their overall development.
  • Effective school integration is crucial for the well-being and academic success of these students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate social and academic adaptation indicators for adolescents with IEI in a high school setting.
  • To assess the perceptions of adolescents, parents, teachers, and classmates regarding adaptation to IEI in school.
  • To identify key challenges and areas for improvement in supporting adolescents with IEI at school.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods study involving 13 adolescents with confirmed IEI, their parents, classmates, and teachers.
  • Development and administration of a questionnaire assessing perceptions of diagnosis, adaptation, understanding, socialization, coordination, and challenges.
  • Analysis of data collected from adolescents (median age 13.8), parents (n=21), teachers (n=13), and classmates (n=74).

Main Results:

  • Fifty percent of adolescents with IEI experienced difficulties keeping up with their education due to their condition.
  • A significant number of tutor teachers (11/13) lacked specific knowledge and requested further training.
  • Most schools (7/13) lacked absenteeism protocols, and many teachers (8/13) were unaware of relevant patient associations.

Conclusions:

  • Inborn errors of immunity significantly impact adolescents' educational experiences and school adaptation.
  • There is a critical need for improved information dissemination, structured absenteeism protocols, and enhanced coordination between healthcare teams and schools.
  • Facilitating contact with patient associations can further support the school adaptation of adolescents with IEI.