Citation
Y. Uziel et al., Children with morphea have normal self-perception, J PEDIAT, 137(5), 2000, pp. 727-730
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
ISSN journal
00223476
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Volume
137
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
727 - 730
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3476(200011)137:5<727:CWMHNS>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
We evaluated the self-esteem and quality of life of 47 children with morphe
a with the use of the Harter self-perception profile for children and Visua
l Analog Scare. Most children with morphea have normal self-worth and a hig
h quality of life. Morphea, like some other childhood chronic illnesses, do
es not impair self-esteem.