Important gender differences in psychosomatic and school-related complaints in relation to adolescent weight status

Brooks, Samantha; Feldman, Inna; Schiöth, Helgi B.; Titova, Olga E.

doi:10.1038/s41598-021-93761-0

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“…In this study, men have fewer psychosomatic complaints than women. Previous research reported that women have higher psychosomatic symptoms compared to men ( Östberg et al, 2006 ; Brooks et al, 2021 ), which supports our results for translated versions of PSSS.…”

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Reliability and Validity of the Urdu Version of Psychosomatic Symptoms Scale in Pakistani Patients

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Jahangir

et al. 2022

Front. Psychol.

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The current study was aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the Urdu version of the Psychosomatic Symptoms Scale (PSSS) in Pakistani patients. The PSSS is time-saving and easy to administer. The field experts drafted the translated version of PSSS. The Urdu version of PSSS, Patient Health Questionnaire- 9 (PHQ-9), and Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) Urdu version were used for assessment. The translation procedure was comprised of three steps, namely forward translation, back translation, and expert panel discussion. A sample of 982 (men = 50.5% and women = 49.5%) was collected with a convenient sample technique from a general hospital and private clinic. The Cronbach’s alpha for PSSS was 0.974. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) revealed that all the items factor loading of PSSS were more than 0.35, the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) was = 0.062, the standardized root mean residual (SRMR) was = 0.043, and the comparative fit index (CFI) was = 0.97 with 90% CI. The results also showed that women (M = 72.08, SD = 6.79) are more likely to have psychosomatic symptoms than men (M = 51.21, SD = 13.36) on P < 0.001. The PSSS Urdu version is proven to be a useful and reliable instrument for screening, monitoring, and assessing Pakistani patients’ psychosomatics symptoms.

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Reliability and Validity of the Urdu Version of Psychosomatic Symptoms Scale in Pakistani Patients

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Jahangir

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Front. Psychol.

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“…Further research may highlight a specific link between (a) the presence of PSCs, (b) minor behavioral issues that if left undetected may transform into (c) formal CD, and the underlying mental health difficulties that may contribute to all three. For example, in another recent study examining the same Swedish cohort as the present study, it was demonstrated that underweight vs. overweight boys and girls had higher PSCs (e.g., headache and pain in the hips) and that these complaints significantly contributed to mental health difficulties (e.g., anxiety, depression, and generally ‘feeling low’), although this study did not consider DSM5 CD-related behavioral issues [ 27 ]. Another Swedish study from a different, large cohort, found that subjective health complaints in adolescents were predictive of higher stress levels and mental health issues [ 28 ].…”

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Self-Reported Psychosomatic Complaints and Conduct Problems in Swedish Adolescents

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Physical conditions in children and adolescents are often under reported during mainstream school years and may underlie mental health disorders. Additionally, comparisons between younger and older schoolchildren may shed light on developmental differences regarding the way in which physical conditions translate into conduct problems. The aim of the current study was to examine the incidence of psychosomatic complaints (PSC) in young and older adolescent boys and girls who also report conduct problems. A total of 3132 Swedish adolescents (age range 15–18 years, 47% boys) completed the Uppsala Life and Health Cross-Sectional Survey (LHS) at school. The LHS question scores were categorised by two researchers who independently identified questions that aligned with DSM-5 conduct disorder (CD) criteria and PSC. MANOVA assessed the effects of PSC, age, and gender on scores that aligned with the DSM criteria for CD. The main effects of gender, age, and PSC on the conduct problem scores were observed. Adolescents with higher PSC scores had higher conduct problem scores. Boys had higher serious violation of rules scores than girls, particularly older boys with higher PSC scores. Psychosomatic complaints could be a useful objective identifier for children and adolescents at risk of developing conduct disorders. This may be especially relevant when a reliance on a child’s self-reporting of their behavior may not help to prevent a long-term disturbance to their quality of life.

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“…Moreover, girls with obesity seemed to be at higher risk of getting anxiety and depression compared to boys with obesity [ 47 ]. Furthermore, girls and boys who are overweight or obese are at increased risk of bullying and academic failure, which creates a burden well into their adulthood [ 48 ].…”

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Risk Factors, Clinical Consequences, Prevention, and Treatment of Childhood Obesity

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Obesity might adversely affect the health and well-being of children and their families. Childhood obesity has crucial implications for health, both during childhood and as they age. It is highly associated with many acute problems and is commonly present during childhood, making visits and hospital admissions polarized in this group of children. The problems that may affect these children can be medical, such as asthma, chronic inflammation, orthopedic abnormalities, liver disease, diabetes mellitus or dyslipidemia. Long-term consequences of cardiovascular risk factors, the persistence of obesity and premature mortality are common among adults who had obesity during their early lives. Additionally, they could also suffer from psychological issues, such as low self-esteem, which puts them at risk of a much more serious psychosocial problem that may lead to depression, as well as a disruption in educational achievements and social relationships. A healthy diet, physical activity, adequate sleep, and limited screen time are all preventive measures that should be implemented at the family and community levels, preferably through well-structured programs. Furthermore, pharmacological management of childhood obesity is limited and only used after non-pharmacological interventions have failed or in the late stages of obesity. However, recent guidelines advocate the early use of medical interventions. Approved pharmacotherapeutic options include orlistat, phentermine/topiramate combination and liraglutide. There are several other options approved primarily for other specific forms of obesity or for other indications, including setmelanotide, metformin, lisdexamfetamine, zonisamide and fluoxetine. Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective option in cases with extreme obesity and comorbidities considering the need for long-term monitoring and support for cases and their families post-surgery. This review aims to discuss and highlight the recent evidence regarding risk factors, clinical consequences, prevention, and treatment of childhood obesity.

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Important gender differences in psychosomatic and school-related complaints in relation to adolescent weight status

Cited by 7 publications

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Reliability and Validity of the Urdu Version of Psychosomatic Symptoms Scale in Pakistani Patients

Reliability and Validity of the Urdu Version of Psychosomatic Symptoms Scale in Pakistani Patients

Self-Reported Psychosomatic Complaints and Conduct Problems in Swedish Adolescents

Risk Factors, Clinical Consequences, Prevention, and Treatment of Childhood Obesity

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