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ea0073aep630 | Thyroid | ECE2021

Adverse childhood experiences and negative emotional responses : risk factors for thyroid autoimmune diseases?

Ruggeri Rosaria , Liotta Marco , Ferraro Anna , Salvatore Cannavò , Larcan Rosalba , Cuzzocrea Francesca

Stressful condition and negative emotions can contribute to the overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines and promote immune dysregulation, which, in turn, increases the risk of various diseases, including autoimmune disorders. The present study was aimed at evaluating the relationship, if any, between psychological and individual characteristics (stress, coping and emotional intelligence) and thyroid autoimmunity.MethodWe enroll...