Depression, social anxiety, and health-related quality of life in overweight Arkansas youth. J Ark Med Soc 2011 May;107(12):264-6
Date
06/15/2011Pubmed ID
21667685Scopus ID
2-s2.0-79959776680 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Excess weight in youth can have a profound impact on emotional and social functioning. This study investigated depression, social anxiety, and health-related quality of life in overweight Arkansas youth.
METHODS: Sixty-three middle school students participated. Children completed the Child Depression Inventory, the Social Anxiety Scale, and the Pediatric Quality of Life. Height and weight were obtained.
RESULTS: Overweight youth were similar to normal weight youth on all measures with no statistically or clinically significant differences.
CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that in a community with a high rate of overweight persons (youth and adults), the impact of the youth's own weight status on their emotional state and quality of life is negligible.
Author List
Ward-Begnoche WL, Gance-Cleveland B, Harris MM, Dean J, Simpson P, Parker J, Jo CHAuthor
Pippa M. Simpson PhD Adjunct Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AnxietyArkansas
Child
Child Behavior
Depression
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Overweight
Quality of Life
Social Behavior
