Changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a population-based sample of children and adolescents after 3 years of follow-up

Palacio-Vieira, Jorge; Villalonga-Olives, Ester; Valderas, José M; Espallargues, Mireia; Herdman, Michael; Berra, Silvina; Alonso, Jordi; Rajmil, Luís

doi:10.1007/s11136-008-9405-7

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“…These results are consistent with previous cross-sectional [1,3,16] and longitudinal studies [2,8]. According to several researchers [6,9], the causes of significantly lower scores on emotional functioning aspect of HRQoL in girls lie in extensive hormonal changes in that age, resulting in increased levels of anxiety and thereby a significant drop in psychological quality of life.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Previous crosssectional [1,3,16] and longitudinal [2,8] studies have found similar results, i.e. the mean scores of boys tend to be considerably higher in the mentioned domains of HRQoL than those of girls.…”

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confidence: 60%

“…In addition, the few long-term studies carried out have revealed that the changes occurring in early teenage years have a negative impact on HRQoL and all of its domains, especially in girls [7,8]. Palacio-Vieira et al [8], for example, studied HRQoL of Spanish children and adolescents aged 11-21 years, and found that the especially drastic negative changes occurred in the groups of girls aged 13-17 within a three-year study period. To date, there is no evidence of studies that have longitudinally observed the perceptions of HRQoL in the most sensitive age group (i.e.…”

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Gender differences in health-related quality of life among Estonian adolescents: a 6-month follow-up

Viira¹,

Koka²

2012

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This study aimed to determine the differences between boys and girls in the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its domains of physical health, emotional-, social-, and school-related functioning over a six-month period. Six hundred and forty seven Estonian secondary school students participated in the study, of whom 401 (177 boys and 224 girls; age 13.60±0.63 years) filled in the HRQoL questionnaire (PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales) on three occasions: baseline, 3-month, and 6-month follow-ups. To analyse the changes in HRQoL among boys and girls over a six-month period, repeated measures ANOVA was performed. The results revealed that boys scored significantly higher compared to girls on emotional functioning at all three time points over a six-month period. As for total score of HRQoL, and physical and psychosocial health, boys scored significantly higher than girls only on the first and second measurements. No significant changes in total score of HRQoL as well as its domains were followed in boys or girls between baseline, 3-month, and 6-month follow-ups. The lower perceptions of total score of HRQoL as well as its domains of physical health, emotional functioning, and psychosocial health among girls in Estonia over a six month period support the findings of previous longitudinal studies.

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2012

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“…Adolescence is a highly vulnerable stage of development; available evidence indicates a worsening of selfperceived health 20,21 and academic performance during this period. Therefore, this is a critical time that should be considered by different disciplines, including pediatrics, given that health and academic achievements in this stage have a strong effect on health and a productive life as adults.…”

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Perceived health and academic performance among adolescents from public schools in the city of Córdoba

2015

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Introduction.During adolescence, school performance may be related to health, and academic achievements at this age can have an impact on the future. Our objective was to assess the relationship between academic performance and perceived health among adolescents, considering sociodemographic characteristics of their families. Population and Methods. Cross-sectional pilot study conducted in a sample of adolescents attending common basic courses of three public secondary schools in the city of Córdoba (Argentina). Academic performance was calculated as the average grade in all subjects; performance was considered satisfactory if equal to or higher than 6. Perceived health was assessed using the KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire, which scores ten dimensions. In addition, age, sex, maternal education level, socioeconomic level and household composition were also recorded. Univariate and bivariate analyses and multivariate logistic regression models were conducted. Results. Five hundred fifty-four adolescents participated, 52% of them were girls. Unsatisfactory academic performance (27.6%) was more common among adolescents who evidenced a worse relationship with parents (OR: 2.68, 95% CI: 1.22-5.85) and a better relationship with peers (OR: 0.46, 95% CI: 0.26-0.82). Stratification by socioeconomic level showed differences: among those with a high socioeconomic level, an unsatisfactory performance was more common among adolescents who perceived themselves as having a low autonomy, while it was more common among those who perceived a worse school environment in the middle-low socioeconomic level. Conclusion. Academic performance was associated with psychosocial dimensions of health, such as relationship with family members, peers, autonomy and school environment.

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“…Advanced maturity is also linked with early substance abuse [18], alcohol abuse [19] and early sexual initiation [20]. Accordingly, a number of recent studies have documented a negative BIOLOGICAL MATURITY, AGE, QUALITY OF LIFE, KID-SCREEN 4 association between HRQoL and stage of pubertal development attained (i.e., prepubertal, pubertal, and postpubertal) [21][22], with those girls who were more advanced in their pubertal development reporting lower HRQoL scores.…”

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Biological maturation as a confounding factor in the relation between chronological age and health-related quality of life in adolescent females

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Changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a population-based sample of children and adolescents after 3 years of follow-up

Cited by 80 publications

References 34 publications

Gender differences in health-related quality of life among Estonian adolescents: a 6-month follow-up

Gender differences in health-related quality of life among Estonian adolescents: a 6-month follow-up

Perceived health and academic performance among adolescents from public schools in the city of Córdoba

Biological maturation as a confounding factor in the relation between chronological age and health-related quality of life in adolescent females

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