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Relation of health-related quality of life to near final height and body composition in adolescents with chronic endocrinopathies during transition period.

Janna MittnachtDaniela ChoukairThomas BreilDaniela KloseIoana IntaMarkus Bettendorf
Published in: Clinical endocrinology (2020)
Health-related quality of life and body compositions were similar to those of healthy adolescents. Lower scores in HRQoL dimensions as self-perception, physical well-being, social exclusion and emotions were detected and correlated negatively with BMI. Treatment strategies and psychological support should consider HRQoL and adapted in specific treatment guidelines.
Keyphrases
  • body composition
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • body mass index
  • resistance training
  • mental health
  • bone mineral density
  • healthcare
  • combination therapy
  • weight gain
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • patient reported