Maternal attitude towards delaying puberty in girls with and without a disability: a questionnaire-based study from the United Arab Emirates.
Asma DeebMariette AkleAbrar Al ZaabiZohra SiwjiSalima AttiaHana Al SuwaidiNabras Al QahtaniSarah EhtishamPublished in: BMJ paediatrics open (2018)
Mothers of girls with a disability commonly seek medical help to delay/halt puberty due to concerns about menstrual hygiene. Short final height was the main concern for girls without a disability. Culture and religion play an important role in puberty management in girls with a disability.