Abstract: The interpersonal circumplex (IPC) is an established model to describe individual and dyadic interpersonal phenomena along the orthogonal dimensions of control and affiliation. This study aims to adapt and validate the Impact ...
Abstract: Measurement and construct-level invariance of the Dutch Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale’s test scores (RCADS) across gender and ethnic (minority) backgrounds of the four largest ethnic groups of children living in the ...
Summary: Until now test quality criteria have not been determined and only gross norms have been ascertained for the Mottier-Test, a test measuring phonetic discrimination ability and auditory memory. The present study with 272 children (133 second and ...
Summary: In the Dresden Child Anxiety Study (DKAS) we examined a representative sample of N = 826 eight-year-olds regarding their anxiety by means of children's self-report as well as ratings by parents and teachers. In addition, 230 of the children took ...
Summary: Results of (in most cases) quasi-experimental studies concerning mixed-sex or single-sex schooling are inconsistent. Many reported «effects» of coeducation vs. single-sex education are probably due to self-selection of school types (by pupils or ...
Mood Disorders and Apathy After Acquired Brain Damage in Childhood - A ReviewThis article provides an overview on mood disorders and apathy in brain damaged children (traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors). Although in general, during the last years the ...
WISC-III: Selection of a Short Form for Pediatric Patients with EpilepsyAbstract: Our study evaluated the applicability of different WISC-III short forms for pediatric patients with epilepsy by use of theoretical, statistical, and empirical criteria. We ...
This paper explores the relationship between gender, processes of argumentation and cognitive change in children’s social interaction. Hundredandtwenty children (average age, 9.5 years) discussed a moral dilemma with a same age peer. The style of children’...
Psychological Tests between Aspirations and Reality in Intelligence DiagnosticsSummary:Objectives: The U.S.-American standards of quality for psychological diagnostics tests were published in 1998 in German translation under the title “Standards für ...
Neuropsychological Diagnostics in Childhood and AdolescenceSummary: Among a number of issues and disorder pictures neuropsychological diagnostics should occupy a solid position, both in the initial assessment, as well as in that of the course. With an ...
Do Even Eight-Year-Olds Suffer from Panic Disorder? Prevalence Study focussing upon Panic Disorder and AgoraphobiaSummary: A representative sample of 826 eight-year-old second-graders in Dresden was examined in a two-stage procedure to ascertain the 6-...
Contingent Negative Variation (CNV) in Children with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder - An Experimental Study Using the Continuous Performance Test (CPT)SummaryObjectives: Evaluation of event-related potentials for selective attention in ...
Platelet Serotonin Concentration in Depressive Children and AdolescentsSummary:Objectives: This study pursued the question to what extent a correlation exists between the platelet serotonin concentration and depressive and/or suicidal behaviour in ...
Four hours after the consumption of raw goat milk, three Swiss children came down with emesis and diarrhea in July 2008. First investigations showed that the milk originated from a goat suffering from clinical mastitis (Staphylococcus aureus). In the milk ...
Iron deficiency anemia and hyperlipidemia are common public health problems in Turkey. The connection between iron and lipid metabolisms has not been clarified yet. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of iron deficiency on carnitine and lipid ...
A meta-analysis of the most representative Spanish nutrition studies was carried out to identify inadequate intakes of vitamins A, B1, B6, C, E, folate, iron, and calcium in children aged 4 to 18. Information on vegetable, fruit and fruit juice/beverage ...
Fortified beverages and instant drinks are the most frequently consumed fortified products in children and adolescents in Germany. However, little is known about the contribution of these products to micronutrient intake. Between 1986 and 2000, ...
This study was planned to determine the blood carnitine levels of children aged 0–1 year in Kırıkkale. Blood samples were taken on Guthrie cards and plasma free carnitine levels were analyzed by tandem mass spectrometry. The mean free carnitine level was ...
Information about the effect of antioxidant vitamins nutrition during pregnancy on offsprings intellectual development is extremely limited. Objective: To investigate the correlation of antioxidant vitamins (Vitamin A, E and C) at delivery and the ...
Aim: Has elimination diet applied in children with food hypersensitivity in infancy any effect on plasma levels of anti-oxidative vitamins and antibodies to oxidized low-density lipoprotein (anti-ox-LDL antibody) titer in these children at their pre-...
Objective: This study was conducted to test the efficacy of a multiple micronutrient-fortified cooking salt. Methods: A randomized controlled trial with a pre- and post-test design was used to study children 5 to 18 years of age, with an experimental (n=...
In 2006, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Childrens Fund released a joint statement advising that, in regions where the prevalence of malaria and other infectious diseases is high, iron and folic acid supplementation should be limited ...
Background: Childhood is the best time to establish healthful dietary habits through adulthood. However, as of yet, there is relatively little research on the nutritional status of children with low height. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional ...
People who are overweight/obese commonly experience poorer antioxidant protection. The aim of the present study was to determine whether overweight/obesity is associated with childrens selenium status. The study subjects were 573 Madrid schoolchildren ...
Objectives: Oxidative stress is associated with the condition of cystic fibrosis (CF), but no guidelines exist for its assessment or treatment. Our aim was to evaluate a test that measures the blood antioxidant capability in CF children. Methods: This ...
Inadequate vitamin A (VA) nutrition continues to be a major problem worldwide, and many interventions being implemented to improve VA status in various populations need to be evaluated. The interpretation of results after an intervention depends greatly ...
The current use of serum retinol concentrations as a measurement of subclinical vitamin A deficiency is unsatisfactory for many reasons. The best technique available for vitamin A status assessment in humans is the measurement of total body pool size. ...
Abstract. Background: Micronutrients are critical for healthy growth and development of children. Micronutrient intake from dietary sources is inadequate among some children and may be improved by use of multivitamin and multimineral (MVMM) supplements. ...
Abstract.The aim of this review was to determine the association between carotenoid status and body composition in children 2 – 18 years of age. Obesity is often related to poor dietary habits and lower fruit and ...
Abstract. Additional nutritional deficiencies may accompany zinc deficiency. We determined the vitamin B12 levels in patients with zinc (Zn) deficiency. This retrospective study enrolled 256 patients age 6 ...
Abstract. In some societies, studies involving blood draws, oral vaccinations, or supplementation are surrounded by myths and disbeliefs. If not clarified, they may affect study implementation and negatively impact the outcome of well-intended studies ...
Abstract. Serum samples from the 1999 Mexico National Nutrition Survey (NNS) were analyzed to determine the prevalence of low serum B12 concentrations, identify factors related with low values including B12 intake, and importantly, to provide a baseline ...
Abstract. Involving school-age children in the preparation of healthy meals is shown to be associated with positive eating behavior. Yet, it remains unclear whether this can extend to their nutritional status. The present study aimed to ...
Abstract.Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the association of total dietary phytochemical intake with generalized and abdominal obesity in children and adolescents. Material and methods: This nationwide cross-sectional ...
Abstract. We report a case of extensive early postpartum acute suprarenal inferior vena cava thrombosis in a 14-year-old girl. Management included catheter-directed-thrombolysis, aiming to save renal function and ...