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{"title":"It Takes a Village: How Community-Based Peer Support for Breastfeeding Bolsters Lactation Prevalence Among Black Mississippians on the Gulf Coast.","authors":"John P Bartkowski, Katherine Klee, Xiaohe Xu, Jacinda B Roach, Shakeizia Kezi Jones","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>Breastfeeding rates are considerably lower among African American women and across the U.S. South. Our study introduces the concept of <i>community-based peer support for breastfeeding</i>, as measured through beliefs about women's comfort breastfeeding in various social situations (i.e., in the presence of women and men as well as close friends and strangers).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We examine if community-based peer support for breastfeeding is associated with reported lactation prevalence in primary social networks among survey respondents living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Special attention is paid to racial differences in the breastfeeding support-prevalence relationship. We use data drawn from a survey that combines a random sample of adults who are representative of the Mississippi Gulf Coast population and a non-random oversample of African Americans in this predominantly rural tri-county area.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analyses of data from wave 1 of the CDC-funded 2019 Mississippi REACH Social Climate Survey reveal low overall levels of African American breastfeeding network prevalence (knowing friends and family who have breastfed). However, community-based peer support for breastfeeding significantly amplifies breastfeeding network prevalence for black Mississippians when compared with their white counterparts.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Previous research has indicated that breastfeeding promotional messages have a limited impact on African American breastfeeding propensity along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. However, the current study indicates that enhanced community-based peer support for breastfeeding can be a key facilitator for improved lactation outcomes among African Americans as compared with whites.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We establish that breastfeeding is best conceived as both an interpersonal encounter (an activity often conducted in the presence of others) and a collective achievement (a practice influenced by community norms). We discuss study implications and directions for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"1064-1076"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Translation and Validation of the Greek Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire-Parental Form.","authors":"Emilia Vassilopoulou, Anna Comotti, Dafni Athanasaki, Gregorio Paolo Milani, Carlo Agostoni, George N Konstantinou","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The prevalence of food allergy is increasing, posing a significant health concern. Assessing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in individuals with food allergies is crucial, and various questionnaires exist for this purpose. However, translation and validation of these tools are necessary to ensure cultural relevance. This study aimed to translate the FAQLQ-PF into Greek and perform a cross-sectional validation to assess its effectiveness in evaluating HRQOL among Greek children with food allergies. <b>Methods:</b> Parents of children aged 0 to 12 years diagnosed with food allergy completed the Greek version of the FAQLQ-PF, consisting of 30 items across three subscales. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected. Statistical analyses included nonparametric tests, correlation analysis for validity, and Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency. <b>Results:</b> Out of 85 participants, 81 were included. The FAQLQ-PF demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.94). Validity evaluation indicated its ability to measure HRQOL in younger children. HRQOL in the Greek pediatric population was significantly correlated with the number of food allergies, symptoms, parental and child concerns, anxiety levels, and activity restrictions. However, sex and general health status were not significantly correlated with HRQOL. <b>Conclusions:</b> The Greek translation and validation of FAQLQ-PF provides insights into HRQOL among Greek children with food allergies. Factors such as anaphylactic reactions, epinephrine autoinjector usage, number of food allergies, and symptoms influenced HRQOL in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"1054-1063"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical Study of Vitamin D Levels in Hospitalized Children with Acute Respiratory Infections.","authors":"Gena Stoykova Petkova, Eleonora Nikolaeva Mineva, Venetsia Tsvetkova Botsova","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of our research was to evaluate and analyze serum 25(OH) vitamin D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels to investigate whether vitamin D deficiency serves as a risk factor for an increased incidence of acute respiratory infections (ARI) in children. Serum PTH levels were used as an indicator of vitamin D sufficiency, as normal PTH levels require an optimal concentration of 25(OH) vitamin D. The study included 129 children, divided into five subgroups: children with acute bronchopneumonia (n = 42), acute laryngotracheitis (n = 7), acute bronchiolitis (n = 32), acute bronchitis (n = 18), and a control group (n = 30). No statistically significant differences in 25(OH)D levels were observed between the overall population of children with ARI and the control group (<i>p</i> = 0.073). However, significant differences in 25(OH)D levels were identified between the control group and children with bronchopneumonia, acute bronchitis, and laryngotracheitis (<i>p</i> < 0.01, <i>p</i> < 0.05). Regarding PTH levels, statistical significance was found between the control group and the acute bronchiolitis group, due to the high percentage of children with hypervitaminosis in this subgroup. These results highlight the crucial role of vitamin D in the onset and progression of acute respiratory tract infections in children, emphasizing its impact on their overall respiratory health.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"1034-1041"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142710801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of Dental Pain in Schoolchildren Aged 6 to 12 Years and Clinical, Sociodemographic, and Socioeconomic Risk Indicators: A Multicenter Study of Four Mexican Cities.","authors":"Manuel Jesús Godínez-López, Martha Mendoza-Rodríguez, María de Lourdes Márquez-Corona, Sandra Isabel Jiménez-Gayosso, Mauricio Escoffié-Ramírez, Nuria Patiño-Marín, Juan José Villalobos-Rodelo, Juan Fernando Casanova-Rosado, Alejandro José Casanova-Rosado, Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Dental pain is a significant public health issue globally and in Mexico, with substantial negative impacts on affected individuals. <b>Objective:</b> The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental pain and its association with clinical, sociodemographic, and socioeconomic risk indicators in schoolchildren aged 6 to 12 years in four cities in Mexico. <b>Material and Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study was conducted on 500 children attending public schools in the cities of Pachuca, Tepatitlán, Toluca, and San Luis Potosí. A questionnaire was applied, and a clinical examination was performed on the schoolchildren. Self-reported dental pain within the 12 months preceding the study, categorized as 0 (no pain) and 1 (pain), was used as the dependent variable. For the statistical analysis, the Stata program was used, where a multivariate binary logistic regression model was applied. <b>Results:</b> The mean age was 8.92 ± 1.99 years; 50% were girls. The prevalence of dental pain was 34.0%. Independent variables associated (<i>p</i> < 0.05) with the experience of dental pain were as follows: age (OR = 0.81), having a car at home (OR = 0.77), a lower socioeconomic position (OR = 2.03), curative or specialized dental care (OR = 8.40), and self-reported dental and/or gingival disease (OR = 5.39). <b>Conclusions:</b> Dental pain is a significant health problem in schoolchildren aged 6 to 12 years in Mexico, with a prevalence of 34% in this study. Sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors, as well as clinical indicators, play an important role in the experience of dental pain. Inequalities in oral health were observed. There is a need for public health interventions to reduce this problem in vulnerable populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"1042-1053"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social Media Use and Fear of Missing out: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in Junior High Students from Western Mexico.","authors":"Manuel Maciel-Saldierna, Ignacio Roberto Méndez-Garavito, Emmanuel Elizondo-Hernandez, Clotilde Fuentes-Orozco, Alejandro González-Ojeda, Sol Ramírez-Ochoa, Enrique Cervantes-Pérez, Berenice Vicente-Hernández, Sergio Jiram Vázquez-Sánchez, Jonathan Matías Chejfec-Ciociano, Gabino Cervantes-Guevara","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>The increased use of social media in Mexico has given rise to the \"fear of missing out\" (FoMO) phenomenon, especially among adolescents. This study aimed to measure the extent of FoMO among junior high school students in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, Mexico, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, this study explored the association between FoMO levels and demographic characteristics, as well as the type and frequency of social media use.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted from November 2021 to January 2022 in four junior high schools. A total of 1264 students (656 females and 608 males) aged 11-16 years completed the Fear of Missing Out Scale, adapted to the Mexican context. Data on demographics, social media usage, and school shifts were collected. Statistical analyses were performed using <i>t</i>-tests, ANOVA, and correlation coefficients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean FoMO score was 1.79 ± 0.64, with higher scores observed in females (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and students attending morning shifts (<i>p</i> = 0.001). Significant associations were found between higher FoMO scores and the use of social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest (<i>p</i> < 0.001 for each). The most frequently used social media platforms were WhatsApp (1093), TikTok (828), and Instagram (583). Participants who used social media all week exhibited significantly higher FoMO scores than those who used it only on weekends (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>FoMO is a significant phenomenon among junior high school students in Guadalajara, Mexico, particularly among females and those who use multiple social media platforms. The findings suggest a need for interventions to manage social media use and mitigate FoMO-related negative health outcomes in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"1022-1033"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: A Survey of Dental Students from Polish Medical Universities.","authors":"Wojciech Tynior, Daria Pietraszewska, Magdalena Truszkowska, Danuta Ilczuk-Rypuła","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a congenital qualitative disorder of the enamel tissue. During examinations, clinicians may observe a range of enamel opacities during examinations. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental students in Poland regarding MIH.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was conducted among dental students who participated in scientific conferences for dental students in Poland. An electronic questionnaire was created for this purpose, accessible via a QR code.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The respondents consisted of dental students from the first to the fifth year of study, including 98 fourth-year students and 76 fifth-year students. The students represented 10 medical universities in Poland. Of the 341 respondents, 256 (75.07%) stated that they were familiar with the term MIH, but only 61 (17.89%) correctly indicated the diagnostic criteria of MIH. The most frequently indicated condition resembling MIH was enamel hypoplasia, with 158 (46.33%) respondents identifying it.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Dental students at Polish medical universities have basic knowledge of MIH, but it is insufficient and needs to be improved during their educational training.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"1014-1021"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characterization of Disease Patterns in Children with Intracranial Abscesses for Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making.","authors":"Maximilian Middelkamp, Marcus M Kania, Friederike S Groth, Franz L Ricklefs, Lasse Dührsen","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Intracranial suppurative infections in pediatric patients, while rare, pose a significant risk to patient mortality. Early recognition and fast initiation of diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent fatal outcomes. Between December 2022 and May 2023, a significant cluster of nine cases emerged, each necessitating neurosurgical intervention. This series highlights an important trend in clinical outcomes and raises questions about underlying factors contributing to this pattern. The need for surgical procedures in all instances suggests a commonality in severity, warranting further investigation into potential causes and preventative measures. This retrospective monocentric study aims to explore the clinical features associated with these cases to identify specific disease patterns that can expedite management in clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cramer's V effect size was employed to evaluate combinations of clinical features, followed by Fisher's exact test applied to a constructed contingency table. A <i>p</i>-value was assessed for significance analysis, with combinations achieving a Cramer's V value of 0.7 or higher being classified as exhibiting very strong correlations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed distinct patterns of clinical features among children diagnosed with intracranial abscesses. Significant associations were identified, including correlations between sinusitis and Streptococcus pyogenes, and fever accompanied by affected temporal, frontal, and frontobasal lobe regions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite the generally limited statistical analysis of pediatric intracranial abscesses in the existing literature, this study provides meaningful significant associations between clinical features, delineating specific disease patterns for children with intracranial abscesses. By addressing this gap, the findings contribute valuable insights and offer a framework that could enhance clinical decision-making and support timely disease management in pediatric cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"1001-1013"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142710732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trends in Childhood Behavioral, Mental, and Developmental Problems (2019-2022) Using the National Survey of Children's Health.","authors":"Austin Lent, Ayden Dunn, Nada Eldawy, Vama Jhumkhawala, Meera Rao, Joshua Sohmer, Lea Sacca","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study examines nationwide prevalence of US childhood behavioral, mental, and developmental problems in the 6-11 age group category between 2019 and 2022, and several key metrics related to caregiver social determinants of health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used NSCH data for 6-11-year-old children for the years 2019-2022. Summary statistics for the selected sample were generated and binary logistic regressions were conducted for each severity level binary variable for each study year with caregiver mental or emotional health as a covariate.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our study found significant associations between severe childhood anxiety and \"fair\" or \"poor\" caregiver rankings of mental and emotional health for both the 2020 and 2022 survey years. Our study also found that caregiver mental and emotional health may play a role in childhood ADD and ADHD prevalence rates as caregivers who ranked their mental health as \"fair\" or \"good\" had significantly higher odds of having a child with severe ADD or ADHD than caregivers who reported \"excellent\" mental and emotional health.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings support prospects of an increase in the need for developmental health services, thus necessitating efforts towards effective allocation and focus of developmental treatment programs tailored to children and pediatric population groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"983-1000"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Renal Biopsy in Greek Children: 15 Years of Experience at a Single Center.","authors":"John Dotis, Antonia Kondou, Vasiliki Karava, Pavlos Siolos, Vivian Georgopoulou, George Liapis, Maria Stamou, Fotios Papachristou, Nikoleta Printza","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Percutaneous ultrasound-guided renal biopsy (PRB) is a key element for diagnosis and management of several renal pathologies. We aimed to lay out the experience of our pediatric nephrology unit performing PRBs. The rationale and findings of these biopsies, safety issues and considerations of the extracted data are going to be analyzed.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective study was conducted from 2008 to 2023 based on the review of the medical records of pediatric patients who underwent PRBs. In total, 216 kidney biopsies in 206 patients were performed: 115 (53.2%) during the 2008-2015 period and 101 (46.8%) during the 2016-2023 period.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The most frequent clinical indication for PRBs was nephritic syndrome followed by nephrotic syndrome, observed in 84 (40.8%) and 72 (34.9%) patients, respectively. The predominant diagnosis was minimal change disease (MCD) (23.3%), followed by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) (15%) equal to lupus nephritis (LN) (15%), and immunoglobulin A nepropathy (10.2%). Minor complications, such as subcapsular hematomas were observed in approximately 15% of patients while no therapeutic intervention was needed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This report is the first review of pathohistological data covering a pediatric population over a 15-year period in Greece and one of the largest in southeastern Europe, especially in the Balkan region. The main indication for a PRB was nephritic syndrome; however, MCD was the main histological diagnosis. This study emphasis the fact that PRBs constitute a safe and reliable method of diagnostic approach to kidney diseases in childhood and offers important information on therapeutic approaches as well as the prognosis of these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"974-982"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quality of Life and Coping Strategies in Children with and Without Learning Disabilities from the Perspective of Their Parents and Caregivers.","authors":"Ayoob Lone, Abdul Sattar Khan, Fahad Abdullah Saeed AlWadani, Abdullah Almaqhawi","doi":"10.3390/pediatric16040082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16040082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Children with learning disability (LD) often experience a poor quality of life (QOL) compared to their peers without a known history of LD. Coping strategies are known to play a role in influencing their QOL.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aims to compare the QOL and coping strategies between children with and without LD. Additionally, it seeks to evaluate how coping strategies impact the QOL of children with LD in the Eastern Governorate of Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A representative sample of 6 to 18-year-old children with (n = 97) and without (n = 89) LD were recruited from different schools. The Short Form-12 (SF-12) health survey was used to assess both physical and mental health components, while the validated Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory (Brief-COPE) measured coping strategies. Data analysis included descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, percentage), independent t-tests, Spearman's correlation, and binary logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results reveal that participants with LD show poor QOL in terms of role functioning, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotion, and mental health in comparison to non-disabled children. Participants with LD show greater reliance on substance abuse and religious coping than non-disabled children. The results clearly indicate a fairly to moderately strong correlation between the physical component summary and all approaches to coping strategies except religious coping. Of all the approaches to coping methods, we observe a weak correlation among denial (<i>r</i> = -0.17, <i>p</i> < 0.05), substance abuse (<i>r</i> = -0.15, <i>p</i> < 0.05), and behavioral disengagement (<i>r</i> = -0.18, <i>p</i> < 0.05) with the mental component summary aspect of QOL. The results of logistic regression analysis indicate that grade (OR = 3.79; <i>p</i> = 0.01) is significantly related to LD. The physical component summary score is significantly associated with denial (<i>β</i> = -0.33, CI = -6.87--2.19, <i>p</i> < 0.01), and substance abuse (β = -0.14, CI = -4.96-0.40, <i>p</i> < 0.05), while the mental component summary is significantly associated with active coping <i>(β</i> = -0.30, CI = -4.50-0.76, <i>p</i> < 0.01), behavioral disengagement (<i>β</i> = -0.20, CI = -4.48-0.30, <i>p</i> < 0.05), and humor coping strategy (<i>β</i> = 0.22, CI = 0.06-4.55, <i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings are relevant to researchers, psychologists, special educators, teachers, and clinicians, given the need to understand the coping variables to improve the QOL of these learning-disabled children.</p>","PeriodicalId":45251,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Reports","volume":"16 4","pages":"957-973"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}