Examination of the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and functional independence level in children with spina bifida

作者: Tülay Tarsuslu Şimşek , Bahriye Türkücüoğlu , Sezen Tezcan

DOI: 10.3109/17518423.2013.796419

关键词: PsychologyNegative correlationBody weightClinical psychologyObesitySocial cognitionFunctional independenceBody mass indexDevelopmental psychologySpina bifida

摘要: AbstractObjective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and functional independence level in children with spina bifida (SB).Methods: included 116 5 18 years. Subjects’ socio-demographic characteristics, BMI values levels were recorded.Results: There was negative correlation communication social cognition girls (p   0.05).Conclusion: results indicated that weight SB affected independency precautions control important these children.

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