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August 17, 2025ChildrenOpen Access

Comparison of Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depression Levels in Celiac Patients With Children Without Chronic Illnesses

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EAErkan AkkuşUniversity of Health Sciences AntiguaAYAylin YücelNecmettin Erbakan UniversityABAyhan Bi̇lgi̇çIzmir University

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Implication

Comparison reveals reduced quality of life and elevated anxiety in children with celiac disease, suggesting a need for psychosocial support.

Key Points

  • Celiac patients experience lower quality of life and higher anxiety compared to healthy peers, emphasizing the condition's psychological impact.
  • Significant associations were found between dietary adherence, parental education, family income, and mental health metrics, indicating the social factors' role.
  • Assessment utilized validated tests like the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory and Children’s Depression Inventory across 129 age-appropriate participants.
  • Supporting psychosocial well-being alongside physical health can enhance the overall quality of life for children with celiac disease.

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Akkuş et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4328ad7bf08b1ead2095https://doi.org/10.3390/children12081080
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