Positive Orientation and Health-related Quality of Life in Adult Patients Born With Anorectal Malformations
Objectives: Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are rare congenital colorectal anomalies, which may have a negative impact on health-related quality of
life (HRQoL) due to long-lasting consequences, like fecal incontinence. The aim of the present study was to test whether a pervasive mode of appraising
and viewing life experiences from a positive stance (ie, positivity) mediates the effect of fecal continence on HRQoL.