Evaluation of quality of life in children with precocious puberty
Authors' conclusion
Unlike previous studies, in this study the effects of sociodemographic characteristics and whether treatment was initiated or not on quality of life were investigated. Although the scale scores of the CPP group were lower than the PT and control group, there was no statistically significant difference, indicating that quality of life was not negatively affected in the CPP group receiving treatment.
Study context
- Population
- Children with central precocious puberty (CPP) or premature thelarche (PT) and healthy children, with their parents
- Participants
- 193 children
- Comparison
- CPP vs PT vs healthy controls
- CPPn = 59
- PTn = 53
- Controln = 81reference
- Outcome
- Quality of life (PedsQL)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
CPP
78.10
± 17.13
PT
79.35
± 11.54
Control
79.52
± 14.65
P > 0.05
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
| Outcome | CPP | PT | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| PedsQL psychosocial health summary score | 78.86 ± 16.83 | 79.40 ± 12.54 | 79.94 ± 14.94 |
| PedsQL physical health summary score | 75.81 ± 20.69 | 79.41 ± 15.04 | 78.25 ± 17.52 |
PedsQL psychosocial health summary score
- No statistical difference (p > .05)
PedsQL physical health summary score
- No statistical difference (p > .05)
Parent-administered scale
- Scores similar in the three groups
Sociodemographic data
- No difference between CPP, PT and control groups (p > .05)
Original publication
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