Abstract Background : Although several studies have documented the existence of psychopathology in obese adolescents, disagreement remains regarding extent and nature this psychopathology. The aim present study was to explore type frequency a clinical as well non‐clinical sample normal weight control group. Methods consisted group 30 adolescents. Psychological assessment performed using non‐structured psychiatric interview, Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Children Depression Inventory...

Migraine is a cause of recurrent headache in childhood. The efficacy sodium valproate well known the prophylactic treatment adult migraine, but there are few studies involving drug's effect pediatric migraine.To determine childhood migraine.Fifteen children with migraine according to International Headache Society criteria were included study. severity was measured and assessed by Algology unit using visual analog scale numerical rating scale. All subjects asked keep diary for 8 weeks. Three...

Abstract Background : Many causes including the chronicity of disease, burden treatment modalities, morbidities, and expectation early death resulting from disease complications, may lead to psychosocial in Thalassemia Major (TM) patients. Methods A total 38 patients with TM their mothers were recruited evaluate as well disclose whether psychological status contribute compliance therapy or contrary. Demographic variables obtained. Child Behavior Check‐list (CBCL) was completed by detailed...

This descriptive and case–control study was carried out in a pediatric oncology outpatient clinic to determine the school-related physical, social, psychological problems experienced academic achievement of children treated for cancer. The sample consisted 56 Turkish patients with cancer, aged 7–18 years, who were remission attending school as well their parents, control group did not have teachers. A Child Information Form, Health Questionnaire Parent’s Form 50 questions, Behavior...

Aims The A utism S pectrum Q uotient ( AQ ) is a self‐assessment screening instrument for measuring the degree to which an individual of normal intelligence shows autistic traits. Genetic factors could be responsible relatives individuals with autism exhibiting higher than rates autism‐related impairments, referred as ‘broader phenotype’ BAP ). aim this study was test whether there difference between parents and those typically developing children (TDC) on scores in Turkish sample. Method...

Abstract Background Primary immunodeficiency disorder ( PID ), being a chronic disorder, may increase the prevalence of psychopathologies, but there are few studies on effect disease‐related factors psychopathology in this population. The aim study was therefore to assess and compare three groups: children with who receive i.v. immunoglobulin treatment; juvenile idiopathic arthritis JIA ); healthy controls respect their mental health status. Methods Forty‐four , 32 30 controls, underwent...

Childhood sexual abuse is a traumatic life event that may cause psychiatric disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder and depression. During 2003-2004, 20 sexually abused children were referred to the Child Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic of Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. Two years later, psychological adjustment these (M age = 9.4 years, SD 3.63 range 5 16 years) evaluated. Semistructured interviews, form for sociodemographic characteristics, are used evaluations by child psychiatrist...

To evaluate the psychiatric symptoms of children equipped with a ventricular assist device (VAD) and follow them up for 6 months. With shortage donor hearts available treatment end-stage heart failure, VADs have been used to provide temporary until becomes available. external sources power mechanical circulatory support are capable sustaining life over weeks This study provides preliminary details about disorders first eight VAD in Turkey.Eight pediatric patients who recently underwent...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is notably a comorbid in patients with schizophrenia. This study aimed to evaluate clinical features and correlates of early onset schizophrenia OCD.In the present study, we included 10 both OCD 19 without OCD. The mean antipsychotic doses needed for treatment are standardized as chlorpromazine equivalent dose.The at first episode were 491 ± 376 mg/d group 290 209 (P = 0.018). significant difference was also found assessment (512.40 336.22 296.05 147.25...

Abstract Background : Anxiety and psychological stress are often pre‐existing factors which can trigger pediatric tension‐type headaches. Methods Sixteen children (10 girls six boys) aged between 7 18 years who fulfilled the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria for episodic headache were included in present study. Pain characteristics, associated symptoms, stress‐triggering evaluated. Psychiatric psychosocial evaluations performed according to DSM‐IV criteria. Results was bilateral...

We present the case of a 14-year-old female who had many characteristics neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) without pyrexia following single depot injection 200 mg zuclopenthixol. The patient presented with change in mental status that progressed over preceding 48 hours. Subsequently, she became increasingly agitated and confused, developed diffuse muscular rigidity, mutism, tremor, tachycardia, diaphoresis, sialorrhea, incontinence. Results laboratory tests showed elevated CPK levels,...

VADs have been used to provide treatment for end-stage heart failure. Parents may feel overwhelmed with the VAD regimes responsibility and be affected from this process beside children. In study, we aimed evaluate depressive anxiety symptoms of mothers first eight children equipped a in Turkey. The pediatric patients living were filled BDI STAI at month implantation (E.I) secondly six months after their evaluation (E.II). E.I, mean score was 20.87, E.II 14.37. STAI-S 53.37 E.I 43.62 E.II....

Priapism is the prolonged, painful erection of penile tissue not accompanied by sexual arousal. has been established as a rare adverse drug reaction to drugs such antipsychotics, psychostimulants, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers. Immediate intervention needed prevent destructive irreversible complications, erectile dysfunction, disfigurement, inability penis stay erect, related social/emotional problems. Antipsychotic-induced priapism may result from alpha receptor occupancy property...

The objective of this study is to determine the psychometric properties Turkish version Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ-TR) and find best cutoff score for Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) cases.Children between 6 18 years old with diagnoses PDD, Obsessive Compulsive (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) were included. healthy control (HC) group was recruited from children who did not have any psychiatric complaints or history. Furthermore, parents 268 filled...

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) can be a devastating life experience and is associated with higher incidence of mental disorders suicide attempts. The aim this study was therefore to identify predictors disorder attempt in children adolescents history CSA.A total 181 Turkish CSA were evaluated for age, gender, attempts, family relationships educational background. Abuse involving the insertion an organ or foreign object into individual's body designated as "qualified abuse" (QSA); other forms...

The neurotoxicity of either systemic chemotherapy or central nervous system prophylaxis was studied in 19 children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). They had completed ALL therapy at least a year before and survived more than 5 years after diagnosis. duration between age diagnosis investigation 8.6 +/- 2.7 (5-15 years). Neuropsychologic tests, cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), evoked potentials (EP) were studied. Seventeen healthy siblings taken as control group....

Abstract Psychiatric disorders due to quinacrine for antiparasitic therapy represent an infrequent, but serious, complication. The remarkable course of a 12‐year‐old boy with common variable immunodeficiency who developed severe psychiatric reactions following his resistant chronic giardiasis is presented. broad clinical spectrum quinacrine‐associated neuropsychiatric disturbances has been emphasized the clinicians. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.