Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A Preliminary Analysis of the Phenomenology of Skin-picking in Prader-Willi Syndrome. |
| Authors: |
Morgan, Jessica R., Storch, Eric A., Woods, Douglas W., Bodzin, Danielle, Lewin, Adam B., Murphy, Tanya K. |
| Source: |
Child Psychiatry & Human Development. Aug2010, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p448-463. 16p. 6 Charts. |
| Subjects: |
Prader-Willi syndrome, Inborn errors of metabolism, Psychosocial factors, Phenomenology, Anxiety, Child psychiatry |
| Abstract: |
To examine the nature and psychosocial correlates of skin-picking behavior in youth with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Parents of 67 youth (aged 5–19 years) with PWS were recruited to complete an internet-based survey that included measures of: skin-picking behaviors, the automatic and/or focused nature of skin-picking, severity of skin-picking symptoms, anxiety symptoms, developmental functioning, symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and oppositionality, and quality of life. Results indicated that skin-picking was endorsed in 95.5% of youth. Direct associations of moderate strength were found between skin-picking severity and symptoms of anxiety, inattention, oppositionality, developmental functioning, and quality of life. Other descriptive data, such as areas picked, cutaneous factors, antecedents, and consequences related to skin-picking are reported. The prevalence and consequences associated with skin-picking in PWS indicate a greater need for clinician awareness of the behavior and interventions tailored to meet the needs of this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
