Psychological evaluation of children with idiopathic constipation and their parents

Ozokutan B., Zoroglu S., Ceylan H., Ozkan K. U.

PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, cilt.47, sa.3, ss.311-315, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 47 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2005.02061.x
  • Dergi Adı: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.311-315
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Background: Constipation is one of the most common problems in childhood. In idiopathic constipation it is not possible to identify primary cause in every case. Child behavioral problems and disturbances in parent-child relationships have been cited as causes of constipation. Constipation is a source of anxiety to the child and to the family. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate psychological characteristics of constipated children and their parents.