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ea0070aep21 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2020

Psychosocial determinants of body acceptance and quality of life in women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Tschaidse Lea , Quinkler Marcus , Nordenström Anna , Van Der Grinten Hedi Claahsene , Reisch Nicole

Background: Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency have a poor Quality of Life (QoL) compared to the general population and are less satisfied with their body appearance. Data indicates that psychosocial determinants such as good professional and general support could be associated with an improved QoL. Since there is only little data available that has been deduced from samples of small size this effect should be further examined....