Child Allergic Symptoms and Well-Being at School: Findings from ALSPAC, a UK Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eczema and asthma are common conditions in childhood that can influence children's mental health. Despite this, little is known about how these conditions affect the well-being of children in school. This study examines whether symptoms of eczema or asthma are associated with poorer social and mental well-being in school as reported by children and their teachers at age 8 years.

Methods

Participants were from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. Measures of child well-being in school were child-reported (n = 6626) and teacher reported (n = 4366): children reported on their enjoyment of school and relationships with peers via a self-complete questionnaire; teachers reported child mental well-being using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire [

SUBMITTER: Teyhan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4534318 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature