Overview of the psychosocial concerns of young adults with juvenile arthritis.

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Young adults who develop juvenile idiopathic arthritis in childhood have a significant risk of long-term morbidity and continuing disease activity in adulthood. The impact of a physically restricting and painful chronic illness can make the transition from adolescence to adulthood more challenging. In this overview of the psychological and social impact of juvenile arthritis on young adults, particular attention is given to those areas that are of concern to this age group. The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be detrimentally affected not only by the attitudes of peers and parents, but also by the attitudes of the individual with arthritis. Chronic arthritis, including juvenile arthritis, is related to increased rates of anxiety and depression. In the face of functional restriction, pain, and poor body image, social and sexual relationships may be harder to develop and maintain. The family of the young adult may also be affected on many levels. Employment and financial security are common and well-founded concerns of young disabled adults.Copyright (c) 2004 Whurr Publishers Ltd.

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Author/s: Packham, Jon C (JC);

Affiliation: Staffordshire Rheumatology Centre, Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent.

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Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Musculoskeletal care (Musculoskeletal Care), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2004-; vol 2 (issue 1) : pp 6-16

Dates: Created 2006/10/16; Completed 2007/06/27;

PMID: 17041964, status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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