Body experiences and psychopathology in idiopathic central precocious and early puberty

Autor: Nacinovich, R, Buzi,F, Oggiano, S, Rossi, S, Spada, S, Broggi, F, Pilotta , A, Neri,F, Bomba , M
Přispěvatelé: Nacinovich, R, Buzi, F, Oggiano, S, Rossi, S, Spada, S, Broggi, F, Pilotta, A, Neri, F, Bomba, M
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Minerva pediatrica. 68(1)
ISSN: 1827-1715
Popis: BACKGROUND: Idiopathic central precocious (PP) and early puberty (EP) are frequently associated with psychopathological problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of body experiences and psychological aspects in girls with PP and EP, as well as the impact of these conditions on their families and the subject's vulnerability. METHODS: Subjects with PP or EP, aged 7-15 years, were evaluated through the administration of a self-report questionnaire (Children's Depression Inventory, CDI), along with a projective test (Human Figure Drawing Test, HFDT). Their parents filled in a questionnaire about their child's behavior (Child Behavior Checklist 4-18, CBCL). RESULTS: Twenty-nine girls with PP or EP were compared to 55 age-matched healthy girls. The 13.8% of subjects with EP or PP presented depressive traits, and the 48.3% reported suicidal thoughts at the CDI (vs. controls: P
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