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Plaza-González S, Zabala-Baños MDC, Astasio-Picado Á, Jurado-Palomo J. Psychological and Sociocultural Determinants in Childhood Asthma Disease: Impact on Quality of Life. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19052652. [PMID: 35270342 PMCID: PMC8909745 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19052652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in childhood. The presence of this pathology in children leads to the appearance of different alterations (physical, psychological, social, etc.). Due to their high influence, the aim of this study is to understand these psychological and sociocultural determinants and their impact on the quality of life of asthmatic children. In order to determine the influence of these determinants on quality of life, a narrative review of 48 articles collected in different databases was carried out. Emotions are the most powerful precursor to producing an asthmatic attack. Anxiety and depression are the pathologies that appear frequently associated with childhood asthma, together with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In addition, the personality of these children seems to be characterized by shyness and impulsivity, although exceptionally it has been associated with psychopathic behaviors, aggressiveness, and cases of psychosis. School performance is impaired and bullying occurs more frequently. Likewise, dysfunctional family relationships and lower socioeconomic status have a negative impact on the severity and management of asthma. In short, the quality of life of asthmatic children is lower due to the presence of the aforementioned psychological and sociocultural determinants.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sheila Plaza-González
- Nursing Department, Puerta de Hierro University Hospital, Majadahonda, 28222 Madrid, Spain;
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- Physiotherapy, Nursing and Physiology Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Toledo, Spain; (Á.A.-P.); (J.J.-P.)
- Correspondence:
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- Physiotherapy, Nursing and Physiology Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Toledo, Spain; (Á.A.-P.); (J.J.-P.)
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- Physiotherapy, Nursing and Physiology Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Toledo, Spain; (Á.A.-P.); (J.J.-P.)
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Al-Zayadneh EM, Arafah ADE, Ibrahim SM, Glessa MA, Al-Iede M. Quality of Life Questionnaires for Children With Bronchial Asthma at Jordan University Hospital: An Observational Study. CURRENT RESPIRATORY MEDICINE REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1573398x16999201009155509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Asthma is a common chronic illness worldwide. Identifying and treating
impaired health-related quality of life, is now recognized as an important component of asthma management.
A high prevalence of behavioral and emotional difficulties was noticed among children
with asthma.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted over 8 weeks involving 45 asthmatic
children, between the ages of 7-17 years old, presented to Jordan University Hospital in Amman,
Jordan. General demographic characteristics were collected, and two questionnaires were used:
asthma control test (ACT), and the pediatric asthma quality of life questionnaire (PAQLQ). We also
used the feeling thermometer scale, and a pulmonary function test was done for patients. SAS
Software version 9.4 USA and Pearsons coefficient were used to find associations.
Results:
Among 45 patients, 53% of the sample had poor asthma control. The mean FEV1 on lung
function testing was 80% (± 16.18) of predicted. The mean for clinical asthma scores (ACT) was
18.8 ± 4.53 (out of 25). FEV1 was significantly higher in children with good control compared to
those with a low ACT score (P-value <0.05). The mean total PAQLQ score was 5.3 ± 1.06 and it
correlated significantly with ACT score (P-value <0.001).
Conclusion:
This study highlights the association of poorly controlled asthma with a poor quality
of life. It is recommended that the quality of life of children should be assessed and observed during
clinic visits, for a better comprehensive approach and effective improvement of outcome.
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Affiliation(s)
- Enas M. Al-Zayadneh
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Jubaiha, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Jubaiha, Amman, Jordan
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Piqueras JA, Salvador MDC, Soto-Sanz V, Mira F, Pérez-González JC. Strengths Against Psychopathology in Adolescents: Ratifying the Robust Buffer Role of Trait Emotional Intelligence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17030804. [PMID: 32012879 PMCID: PMC7037399 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17030804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to unravel the interrelated effects of trait emotional intelligence (Trait EI), mindfulness, and irrational beliefs on adolescent mental health. A random sample of students from three secondary schools in Spain and eight secondary schools in Portugal was recruited. We conducted four-step hierarchical regression analyses. We also conducted regression analyses to examine the role of mindfulness skills and catastrophizing as mediators of the link between emotional intelligence and psychosocial problems. Finally, the SPSS PROCESS computing tool was used to perform conditional process analysis (model 6). A total of 1370 adolescents from Spain (n = 591) and Portugal (n = 779) participated in this study (mean age = 14.97, SD = 1.50; range = 12-18). The mediation analyses confirmed that adolescent mental health was determined by Trait EI directly, and by mindfulness skills and catastrophizing thoughts in an indirect way. Together, the four variables explained 44% of psychopathology, with EI being the most powerful predictor, which ratify the robust buffer role and incremental validity of Trait EI against youth mental health. The identified pathways provide keys for emotional education interventions aimed at promoting adolescent mental health.
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Affiliation(s)
- José A. Piqueras
- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Social and Health Sciences, Campus of Elche, Miguel Hernandez University (UMH), Elche 03202, Spain; (J.A.P.); (F.M.)
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- Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention, University of Coimbra, Coimbra 3001-115, Portugal;
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Social and Health Sciences, Campus of Elche, Miguel Hernandez University (UMH), Elche 03202, Spain; (J.A.P.); (F.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-966-658-343
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Social and Health Sciences, Campus of Elche, Miguel Hernandez University (UMH), Elche 03202, Spain; (J.A.P.); (F.M.)
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- Emotional Education Laboratory (EDUEMO Lab), National University of Distance Education (UNED), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Piqueras JA, Mateu-Martínez O, Cejudo J, Pérez-González JC. Pathways Into Psychosocial Adjustment in Children: Modeling the Effects of Trait Emotional Intelligence, Social-Emotional Problems, and Gender. Front Psychol 2019; 10:507. [PMID: 30915003 PMCID: PMC6423078 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Trait Emotional intelligence (Trait EI) can be understood as a personality trait related to individual differences in recognition, processing, and the regulation of emotionally charged information. Trait EI has been considered a variable of great importance in determining psychosocial adjustment. However, most research on Trait EI has focused on adult and adolescent populations, while very few studies have explored its influence on children. The aim of this study was to analyze possible pathways into psychosocial adjustment in children by examining the combined effects of Trait EI and emotional and social problems. It also aimed to assess the possible mediating role of gender in this relationship. A total of 268 Spanish children participated in this study, ranging in age from 8 to 12 years (mean age = 10.09, SD = 1.32, 45.10% male). Selected measures were applied through a web-based survey called DetectaWeb. The regression and mediation/moderation analyses confirmed that psychosocial adjustment in children was determined by Trait EI directly and by emotional and social problems in an indirect way. Together, the three variables explained 46% of the variance in psychosocial adjustment, although Trait EI was the most powerful predictor (44%), demonstrating incremental validity over and above social and emotional problems. In addition, gender was shown to be a moderating variable between Trait EI and psychosocial adjustment; for girls specifically, lower Trait EI scores were a determinant of lower levels of psychosocial adjustment, regardless of emotional and social problems. It can be concluded that the identified pathways provide keys for emotional education interventions aimed at promoting psychosocial adjustment, well-being, and good mental health among children. Our findings support the buffer role of Trait EI against maladjustment risk in children, but more clearly in girls.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jose A. Piqueras
- Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernandez University of Elche, Elche, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Castilla–La Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Emotional Education Laboratory (EDUEMO Lab), Faculty of Education, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid, Spain
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Banjari M, Kano Y, Almadani S, Basakran A, Al-Hindi M, Alahmadi T. The Relation between Asthma Control and Quality of Life in Children. Int J Pediatr 2018; 2018:6517329. [PMID: 30057631 PMCID: PMC6051244 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6517329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Revised: 05/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Asthma is a common chronic illness worldwide. Asthmatic children are forced to alter their way of living to avoid its complications or exacerbations, which negatively affects their psychological and social well-being. High prevalence of behavioral and emotional difficulties was noticed among children with asthma. METHODS Cross-sectional study that was conducted over 8 months involving asthmatic children within the ages of 7-17 years presenting to two governmental hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Three questionnaires were used: asthma control test, the strengths and difficulties questionnaire, and the pediatrics asthma quality of life questionnaire. Using SPSS, Pearson's chi-square and independent sample t-tests were used to find associations. RESULTS Among the 106 respondents, 84% of the sample had poor asthma control. Significantly poorer quality of life was observed in children with uncontrolled asthma (p = <0.001). Children with controlled and uncontrolled asthma were equally affected psychosocially with no relation between asthma control and their psychosocial well-being (p = 0.58). CONCLUSION The majority of asthmatic children were uncontrolled with poor quality of life. This study recommends that the psychosocial well-being should be assessed during clinic visits for a better holistic approach and effective improvement of outcome. Further researches are needed to study the psychological effect of asthma.
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- M. Banjari
- King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Paediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Mazzone A, Camodeca M. Emotion awareness and somatic complaints in preadolescence: The mediating role of coping strategies. INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/icd.2075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Angela Mazzone
- Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences; University “G.d'Annunzio”; Chieti-Pescara Italy
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- Department of Psychology; University of Milano-Bicocca; Milan Italy
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Ordóñez A, Prado-Gascó VJ, Villanueva L, González R. Propiedades psicométricas del Cuestionario de conciencia emocional en población infantil española. REVISTA LATINOAMERICANA DE PSICOLOGIA 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rlp.2015.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Iosifyan M, Arina G, Flahault C. Values, Coping Strategies, and Psychopathological Symptoms Among Adolescents With Asthma. JOURNAL OF CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/0022022116636686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Values are related to coping strategies. However, little is known about the relationship between values and coping strategies among people suffering from chronic illnesses. This study investigates the mediating role of coping strategies specific to asthma on the relationship between the value of health, the value of an exciting life, and anxiety/depression symptoms among Russian and French adolescents with asthma. Adolescents aged 14 to 16 years with moderate and severe asthma ( N = 100, 58 males) were recruited in Russia and France and completed the Rokeach Value Survey, the Asthma-Specific Coping Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Among Russian adolescents, the coping strategy of hiding asthma mediated the relationship between the value of health and depression symptoms. Among French adolescents, the coping strategies of ignoring asthma and adopting a restricted lifestyle mediated the relationship between the value of an exciting life and depression/anxiety symptoms. Among Russian and French girls, the coping strategy of ignoring asthma mediated the relationship between the value of health and anxiety/depression symptoms. Valuing an exciting life, French adolescents used coping strategies that led them to ignore asthma more, and as a result, experienced greater levels of anxiety and depression. Valuing health, Russian adolescents used coping strategies in which they hid their asthma less, but experienced more symptoms of depression. Valuing health, Russian and French girls used coping strategies in which they ignored their asthma less and experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression less.
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Villanueva L, Górriz AB, Prado-Gascó V, González R. The role of emotion awareness and mood: somatic complaints and social adjustment in late childhood. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2014; 20:419-30. [PMID: 25233901 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2014.959528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Emotion awareness is a key concept related to different child adjustment outcomes. This relationship, influenced by mood, has been found in the preadolescent and adolescent population for somatic complaints. However, little is known in the case of younger children and when other adjustment outcomes are included. The objective of this work is to analyze the contribution of emotion awareness and mood upon different adjustment outcomes (somatic complaints, maladjustment, and peer sociometric status), in children aged 8-12 years old. Self-reported questionnaires and peer-nomination scales were administered to 1423 children (mean age = 9.8 years old). Results support the influence of emotion awareness reinforced by mood, not only upon somatic complaints, but also upon new indicators of personal and social maladjustment, within an age bracket that has not been considered previously. These results stress the importance of emotional abilities and the corresponding affective moods in children's daily life.
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- Lidón Villanueva
- a Developmental Psychology Departament , Universitat Jaume I , Castellón , Spain
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