Associations of eczema phenotypes with emotional and behavioural problems from birth until school age. The Generation R Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eczema phenotypes and emotional and behavioural problems are highly prevalent in childhood, but their mutual relationship is not fully clear.

Objectives

To examine the associations of eczema phenotypes with school-age emotional and behavioural problems, and the bidirectional associations of eczema and emotional and behavioural problems from birth until 10 years.

Methods

This study among 5265 individuals was embedded in a prospective population-based cohort study. Never, early transient, mid-transient, late transient and persistent eczema phenotypes were identified based on parent-reported, physician-diagnosed eczema from age 6 months until 10 years. Emotional (internalizing) and behavioural (externalizing) problems were measured repeatedly using the Child B

SUBMITTER: Hu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7496612 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature