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A study of the association of cognitive abilities and emotional function with allergic disorders in young women
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posted on 2023-06-12, 09:54 authored by Mohammad Fereidouni, Hadis Rezapour, Mansoore Saharkhiz, Sara Mahmoudzadeh, Malaksima Ayadilord, Masoumeh Askari, Samira Karbasi, Arefeh Abbaszadeh, Zahra Sadat Hoseini, Gordon FernsGordon Ferns, Afsane BahramiBackground Allergic disorders may have a bidirectional causal relationship with mental disorders. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to assess the associations between cognitive abilities and emotional function tests and quality of life with the presence of allergic disease in young women. Methods A diagnosis of allergic disorders, comprising allergic rhinitis (AR), asthma and atopic dermatitis (AD), was confirmed by a specialist in allergy. The presence and severity of depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia and sleepiness were evaluated using validated questionnaires. Cognitive abilities and quality of life were assessed using standard instruments. Results Among 181 female young participants, the prevalence of AR, asthma and AD were 26.5%, 2.8%, and 14.9% respectively. The AR group had higher scores than the non-AR group for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and lower scores for physical and mental health-related quality of life. Moreover, the AD cases had higher scores on the depression and stress scale compared to those without it (p?
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Publication status
- Published
File Version
- Published version
Journal
BMC Women's HealthISSN
1472-6874Publisher
BMCExternal DOI
Volume
21Page range
1-8Article number
a205Event location
EnglandDepartment affiliated with
- Division of Medical Education Publications
Full text available
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Peer reviewed?
- Yes