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Quality of Life and its Determinants in Preschool Children with Down Syndrome
ISSN: 2292 - 2598
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Quality of Life and its Determinants in Preschool Children with Down Syndrome
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Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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IAA.ZONE/2292110822598
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2292 - 2598
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Abstract
Objective: Children with Down syndrome (DS) show a delay in cognitive and motor development and have various concomitant health problems. We compared Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in preschool children with DS with a reference group, and investigated child-related factors (i.e., developmental quotient, adaptive function, health problems, problem behaviour), and maternal level of education on HRQoL. Method: In a cohort of 55 children with DS, HRQoL was measured with the TNO-AZL preschool children Quality of Life Questionnaire (TAPQoL). Data from a reference group were used for comparison. Developmental Quotient (DQ) was assessed with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development II, adaptive function with the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory, health problems were derived from the medical file, and behavioural problems were measured with the Child Behaviour Checklist. Results: Children with DS (N=55; mean age 41.7 months)...
