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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2020

Study to assess the knowledge of caretakers regarding corticosteroid therapy in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia - 21 hydroxylase deficiency.

Vasantha Singarayan, Anita David, Vageesh Ayyar, Saji James

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Article in Journal of family medicine and primary care, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Vasantha SingarayanSt. John's College of Nursing, SJNAHS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Anita DavidCollege of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institution (DU), Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Vageesh AyyarDepartment of Endocrinology, SJMCH, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Saji JamesDepartment of Paediatrics, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institution (DU), Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
St. John's College of Nursing · USBangalore Medical Center · INSri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe primary aim of treating congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency is to replace the deficient glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, to minimize the excess androgen production and to facilitate normal growth. Children with CAH require daily treatment lifelong and increased dosage plan during acute stress, in order to obtain the benefit of optimal outcome from the ongoing treatment schedule. This emphasizes the need for the parents of affected children to be empowered with adequate knowledge regarding such lifesaving therapy. AIMS &

objectivesThis study was aimed to assess their knowledge regarding corticosteroid therapy. Materials and methods. Caretakers of children with CAH were recruited by using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by using structured interview technique.

resultsIt was observed that only 10% of study group had adequate knowledge about therapy and the majority of them were from rural areas, lacking in awareness of essential steps of management.

conclusionIt was concluded that these caretakers need to be given appropriately planned education regarding corticosteroids, drug actions, and the need for enhanced steroid dosage during stress situations. They should also be given relevant instructional materials to read for improving their knowledge about their child's disorder.

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21 hydroxylase deficiencycongenital adrenal hyperplasiaparentingsteroid therapy

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