Journal article
Family structure and the course of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, West), Vol.17(1), pp.41-44
01/2002
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/113267
PMID: 11793133
Abstract
The number of children in nontraditional families is growing. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of family structure on the course of childhood steroid-sensitive idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (SSNS). Sixteen children, 2-15 years of age, with SSNS were enrolled in the study. The effects of family structure (traditional versus nontraditional) on the number of hospitalizations and outpatient visits for the previous 2 years and disease relapses for the preceding year were evaluated. Behavior differences were assessed using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Of the 16 families, 9 were traditional and 7 nontraditional. Hospitalizations, outpatient visits, and behavior were not different between family groups. However, children from nontraditional homes relapsed 3 times more than children from traditional homes (P=0.003). We conclude that children with SSNS from nontraditional homes may be at risk for more relapses compared with children from traditional families. Heightened support and monitoring is necessary for these children.
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Details
- Title
- Family structure and the course of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome
- Creators
- Elizabeth Soliday - Department of Psychology, Washington State University at Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686, USA. soliday@vancouver.wsu.eduMarc B Lande
- Publication Details
- Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, West), Vol.17(1), pp.41-44
- Academic Unit
- Human Development, Department of
- Publisher
- Germany
- Identifiers
- 99900547750901842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article