hrp0086p1-p25 | Adrenal P1 | ESPE2016

The Psychosocial Impact of Adrenal Insufficiency and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia on Children and their Parents

Simpson Amy , Hunter Amy

Background: Those affected by adrenal insufficiency (AI) (including congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)) are at risk of serious illness and growth problems, and as a result they require life-long daily hormone replacement therapy. Little is known about the psychosocial impact that living with and treating AI on a daily basis can have on both children and their parents.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of the study was to explore the psychosocial impact ...