The relationship between the severity and duration of asthma and psychological adjustment was investigated in 29 children with mild and 31 children with moderately severe asthma, who were compared with 60 healthy control children. The severity of asthma was evaluated using the Pearlman-Bierman classification. Psychological adjustment was measured using the Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and a semi-structured interview. The results of the interviews indicated that regressive symptoms such as clinging, childish behaviour, dependence, and a demanding nature were widespread. Using the illness in the service of achieving other aims was also common in the asthmatic children. CBCL total problem behaviour scores, social competency, and broad band scores were significantly higher in the asthmatic group than the control sample. Problem scores for asthmatic children were significantly correlated with parental friction at home, unsatisfactory relationships with siblings and other health problems in children. However, neither the CBCL total problem scores nor the social competency scores were correlated with the severity and the duration of illness.

Inectin in LBW neonates during infections, as well as the correlation of blood levels with imnunoglobulin administration. Fibronectin (FN) levels were measured from the serum of 16 premature neonates BW=1150? 8260gr and GA= Bt2w. Samples were taken weekly from the 30th week of /gestational age until the 38th using the method of tholosimetrias. !During this period the neonates presented with 1 or 2 episodes of sepsis proved by clinical and laboratory investigation.Before or during ;infection, the neonates along with antibiotics, received sandoglobulin in total dose 2.59 IV.Our results show a strong increase of FN levels between 30-34w GA p<0.007, but we did not find a significant increase between 34-38w p<0.230 in healthy babies.Taking into consideration the babies with infection our results indicate that there was a severe drop in Fibronectin levels. The babies who received Sandoglobulin had a less severe drop in Fibronectin levels than those who did not receive it (p<0.038). In all patients hyperactivity, irritability, disturbances of sleep, and drowsiness were investigated. The parents of patients completed a questionnaire with seven items. In group A, 150 (76.1%) children showed one or more behaviour disturbances, while in group B a smaller number of patients 32 (31%) had such disorders.There was a significant difference between the two groups (PtO.OOO1). Dutch Society of PsychosocialThe most frequent disorder was hyperactivity.In conclusion,the results of this study suggest that anti-epileptic drugs. in particular phenobarbital, can cause behaviour disturbances and we can underline the importance of careful evaluation of the risk/benefit ratio of these drugs. A 381 CONSTRUCTION OF ANKARA DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING INVENTORY AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL CORRELATESIgtk Sava.yr "Hacettepe University", Nilhan Sezgin "Bilkent University",The aim of this study was to consrmct a culturally appropriate developmental inventory that would be useful in large scale surveys, assessing developmental changes over time both at individual and community level and evaluating progress of programs geared to the developmental needs. The impact of rearing environments on development was also investigated. The inventory was completed by 860 mothers of 0-6 year old children from three SES groups. Environmental variables were assessed by 2 other questionnaires. Results indicated that there were significant age and SES differences. As children grew older, their developmental scores on the inventory also increased. Significant SES differences were observed especially after the age of 3yczrrs. There were no significant sex differences. The test-retest reliabilities andCronbach alpha coefficients were high for the age groups. Our results indicate that some of [he environmental v;uiables had important impact on development. Children (aged 4 -11) with JCA scored significantly lower than healthy controls on measures of competence, and significantly higher for internalizing problems, withdrawn behaviour, attention problems and total problems. Adole...

Turkish university students (187 men and 191 women), 17-27 years old, participated in this study. They completed the Interpersonal Schema Questionnaire (C. Hill & J. Safran, 1994) and the Beck Depression Inventory (A. Beck, A. Rush, B. Shaw, & G. Emery, 1979). This study extended the research that was conducted by Hill and Safran (1994). The results of this study revealed that individuals in the high-depressive symptomatology group expected less complementary responses from significant others in friendly, dominant, and submissive situations. They expected more complementary responses from them in hostile situations. They also rated their expected responses from others as more undesirable than did individuals in the low-depressive symptomatology group. These findings seem to be congruent with cognitive and interpersonal theories of depression.