Psychological status of children with different somatic abnormalities as a predictor of cardiovascular risk

Abstract

Psychological status of children with different somatic abnormalities was assessed with the Beck-Youth questionnaire. Psychological profile of children with different somatic abnormalities is not identical which requires obligatory evaluation. The study showed that it is necessary to provide the assessment of psychological state at all stages of management of children with chronic diseases, and provide them with timely psychological assistance. Changes in inner psychological state of the child will potentially give a possibility to provide better treatment in this group of children and prevent recurrence