Physical Activity and Pain in Youth With Sickle Cell Disease

Authors

Cynthia W. Karlson, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Alexandria M. Delozier, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Samantha R. Seals, University of West Florida
Amanda L. Stone, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Jennifer C. Reneker, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Erin A. Jackson, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Melissa M. McNaull, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Daniel Credeur, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Michael A. Welsch, University of Mississippi medical Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2020

Department

Kinesiology

School

Kinesiology and Nutrition

Abstract

Study objectives were to examine the relationships between physical activity, pain, and psychological distress in youth 8 to 17 years of age with sickle cell disease. Participants were 206 youth with sickle cell disease (M = 11.73 years, 54.9% female, 99.5% African American). Caregivers and youth completed a clinical psychosocial screening battery. Results revealed frequent pain (37.6%), moderate median pain intensity, and elevated median pain interference in youth. Lower caregiver-reported physical activity was associated with worse pain outcomes. Increased anxiety was also associated with worse pain outcomes. A better understanding of the relationship between physical activity/inactivity and pain will guide multifactorial treatment interventions.

Publication Title

Family and Community Health

Volume

43

Issue

1

First Page

1

Last Page

9

Recommended Citation

Karlson, C. W., Delozier, A. M., Seals, S. R., Stone, A. L., Reneker, J. C., Jackson, E. A., McNaull, M. M., Credeur, D., Welsch, M. A. (2020). Physical Activity and Pain in Youth With Sickle Cell Disease. Family and Community Health, 43(1), 1-9.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/16836