Abstract:Objective:
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited condition in which individuals require multiple daily doses of medication and are at risk for life-threatening adrenal crisis. The chronic nature and severity of CAH place children at risk for psychiatric morbidity. The aim was to assess the degree of anxiety and depressive symptoms in children with CAH.
Methods:
A cross-sectional cohort study of children (7-17 years) with CAH and their caregivers were recr… Show more
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