Adherence to Growth Hormone Treatment in Children During COVID-19 Pandemic.

Erdal ErenSemra ÇetinkayaYasemin Denkboy OngenUmmahan TercanŞükran DarcanHande TuranFatma YavuzyılmazFatih KilciBeray Selver EklioğluNihal HatipoğluKubra Yuksek AcinikliZerrin OrbakEmine ÇamtosunŞenay Savaş ErdeveEmrullah ArslanOya ErcanFeyza Darendeliler

Published in: Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology (2024)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the poor adherence rate was 15%, and duration of GH therapy and older age were important factors. There was a negative effect on adherence during the pandemic period.

Keyphrases

growth hormone
sars cov
coronavirus disease
glycemic control
young adults
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
community dwelling
middle aged
adipose tissue
combination therapy
skeletal muscle
replacement therapy
insulin resistance
cell therapy