Association between short stature and behavioral and emotional difficulties among children in Jordan: a cross-sectional study
Short stature in Jordanian children is associated with significant behavioral and emotional challenges, particularly among boys. GH therapy was not associated with improved scores in this sample. A multidisciplinary approach integrating psychological support and public health initiatives is needed to address stigma and improve well-being.
Authors
- Redab Al-Ghawanmeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2664-0703)
- Randa K. Saad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3108-6858)
- Layan Sharkas
- Zaid Hamdan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9570-5318)
- Adnan Alswiti
- Tamara Kufoof
- Seri Sawaqed
- Zaid Qolaghasi
- Osama Sharkas
Institutions
- Hashemite University (JO)
- Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2025.1630919
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Hashemite University