Contextual factors related to chronic condition in portuguese adolescents: Highlights from the HBSC/WHO study

Santos, Teresa Cristina; Matos, Margarida Gaspar de; Simões, Celeste; Machado, Maria do Céu

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Santos, Teresa Cristina

Matos, Margarida Gaspar de

Simões, Celeste

Machado, Maria do Céu

Abstract(s)

Adolescence’s changes may become more pronounced when living with a chronic condition (CC). This study aims to examined the differences in satisfaction with family life, perception of school competence and “pressure with homework” of Portuguese adolescents’ 1) living with CC; 2) how living with CC affects school participation; taking into account age, gender and family socioeconomic status (SES). Five thousand fifty Portuguese adolescents (mean age 14 ± 1.85) of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC/WHO) were included. Results showed increased vulnerability in adolescents living with CC, presenting a lower satisfaction with family life and poor school outcomes. Younger boys, having a higher SES and not having CC are significantly associated with satisfaction with family life. Older girls, having a lower SES and living with CC were associated with more stress related to school work. Future interventions should include these features combined with ‘listening’ to adolescents and their needs, allowing their participation in the promotion of personal health.