Comparative data of external respiration function of adolescents aged 12-15 with different living conditions

Objective: to study age and gender specifics of external respiration function in adolescents with different living conditions and to validate technique of effective adolescent adaptation in foster family. Research organization and methods: dynamic research involved: 48 adolescents of both genders aged 12-15 from foster families (24 girls and24 boys); 26 girls and 27 boys living in usual families; 25 girls and 25 boys living in social rehabilitation center (shelter). External respiration function (ERF) was examined with “Eton” unit made by “NeuroSoft” company from Ivanovo. Findings: adolescents from usual families had significant differences only at age of 15. Foster adolescents had significant differences at all ages (Р