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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2025

Factors associated with psycho-behavioral problems among 100 children with phenylketonuria aged 6-18 years.

Mei Xue, Ming Shen, Shunan Wang, Bo Pang, Xiaoqian Zhang, Kening Chen, Zhixin Zhang, Wenquan Niu

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Mei XueGraduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Ming ShenDepartment of Pediatrics, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.
Shunan WangGraduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Bo PangGraduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Xiaoqian ZhangGraduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Kening ChenChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100005, China.
Zhixin ZhangInstitute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East St., Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China. zhangzhixin032@163.com.
Wenquan NiuCenter for Evidence-Based Medicine, Capital Institute of Pediatrics and Capital Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. niuwenquan_shcn@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundPhenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare disease. Children who are diagnosed with PKU often encounter psycho-behavioral difficulties, which can significantly impact quality of life and social integration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of psycho-behavioral difficulties and explore potential factors associated with their occurrence in PKU children aged 6-18 years.

methodsFrom May 2022 to May 2024, 100 children with PKU were recruited using a questionnaire-based survey. Data were analyzed using the STATA (version 18.0) and R programming language (version 4.3.3).

results25% of children aged 6-18 years with PKU exhibited psycho-behavioral problems. Significant factors associated with psycho-behavioral problems in study children included body mass index (multi-adjusted odds ratio, 95% confidence interval, P: 1.135, 1.010-1.276, 0.033), age (3.169, 1.024-9.804, 0.045), pregnancy order (0.143, 0.033-0.607, 0.008), delivery order (0.041, 0.004-0.373, 0.005), mode of disease diagnosis (5.730, 1.935-16.963, 0.002), and dietary therapy pressure (3.321, 1.083-10.181, 0.036). Based on these significant factors, a nomogram model was constructed with descent prediction capability and accuracy.

conclusionsWe identified six factors closely associated with psycho-behavioral problems in PKU children, offering insights into risk profiles underlying these problems and guiding the formulation of effective prevention strategies.

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PhenylketonuriasAdolescentChildFemaleHumansMaleQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesChildrenFactorsPhenylketonuriaPsycho-behavioral problemsRare disease

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