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Self-injurious behavior and fragile X syndrome: findings from the national fragile X survey.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20946000     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We used National Fragile X Survey data in order to examine reported self-injurious behavior (SIB) to (a) generate lifetime and point prevalence estimates, (b) document detailed features of SIB (frequency, types, location, severity) in relation to gender, and (c) compare comorbid conditions between matched pairs (SIB vs. no SIB). Results indicate significant gender differences in frequency, topography, and location of SIB as well as sleep difficulties, comorbid conditions, pain sensitivity, and seizures. Matched pair comparisons (SIB vs. no SIB) revealed differences for males in sensory and attention problems, hyperactivity, aggression, autism, and anxiety and for females, in autism, attention, and anxiety. These results further clarify gender differences as well as comorbidity patterns between children with fragile X syndrome with and without SIB.
Authors:
Frank J Symons; Breanne J Byiers; Melissa Raspa; Ellen Bishop; Donald B Bailey
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilities     Volume:  115     ISSN:  1944-7515     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Intellect Dev Disabil     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-15     Completed Date:  2010-12-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101492916     Medline TA:  Am J Intellect Dev Disabil     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  473-81     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. symon007@umn.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Age of Onset
Child
Child, Preschool
Comorbidity
Female
Fragile X Syndrome / epidemiology*
Health Surveys / statistics & numerical data*
Humans
Male
Parents
Prevalence
Self-Injurious Behavior / epidemiology*
Severity of Illness Index
Sex Distribution
Young Adult
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
44763//PHS HHS; 47201//PHS HHS; U50/CCU300860//PHS HHS

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