Health-related quality of life and mental health in children and adolescents with strabismus - results of the representative population-based survey KiGGS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To estimate the effect of strabismus (squinting) on mental health and health-related quality of life aspects in children and adolescents.

Methods

Data from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents KiGGS (2003-2006 baseline survey; N = 14,835, aged 3 to 17 years, 49% girls) were examined. The presence of strabismus was derived by parental questionnaire, and health-related quality of life and mental health were investigated with the KINDL-R and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Associations between strabismus and outcomes were analyzed using multivariable linear and logistic regression models.

Results

Of 12,989 children without missing data, 579 children (4.5% of the sample) were reported to have strabismus. Chil

SUBMITTER: Schuster AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6505127 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature