Behavioural and Emotional Problems in Malaysian Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study in a Single Centre.

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune disorder that requires a lifelong treatment regimen which may affect psychosocial development.

Objective: To identify behavioural and emotional problems in children and adolescents with T1DM.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study using the Child Behaviour Check List (CBCL) was conducted among all T1DM patients receiving treatment at the Paediatric Endocrine Unit, Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Behavioural outcome in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia: experience of a single centre.

The aim of this study was to determine the behavioral outcome in children with CAH and to identify the risk factors that may influence it. Participants (aged 6-18 years) included 29 girls and 20 boys with CAH and unaffected siblings (25 girls and 17 boys). Psychological adjustment was assessed with parent reports on the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL).