Electronic media use during COVID-19 pandemic: effects on the behavioral/emotional functioning of Brazilian children / Uso de mídia eletrônica durante a pandemia de COVID-19: efeitos no funcionamento comportamental/emocional de crianças brasileiras / Uso de medios electrónicos durante la pandemia COVID-19: efectos sobre el funcionamiento conductual/emocional de niños brasileños

During COVID-19 pandemic an increase electronic media (e-media) usage time was reported correlated to behavioral problems. This study verified the associations between e-media and behavioral/emotional problems in children in the context of the pandemic. Sample: Parents of 277 children aged 7-11 years old. Instruments: socioeconomic questionnaire; MAF-P and CBCL/6-18. Spearman's correlation analyses showed positive associations between the MAF-P and CBCL/6-18 scales. Adult games were correlated with 12 scales; websites for information/entertainment were associated with 6 scales, gambling online with one scale; electronic games and watching YouTube videos were associated with all 17 scales. In conclusion, overall, the results indicate the need of supervising children's e-media access considering the number and frequency of use and the elevated number of emotional and behavioral problems found among the evaluated group

Durante a pandemia da COVID-19 verificou-se aumento no tempo de uso de mídias eletrônicas (e-media) relacionado a problemas comportamentais. Este trabalho avaliou associações entre tempo de uso de e-media e problemas comportamentais/emocionais em crianças no contexto da pandemia. Contou com uma amostra de 277 responsáveis por crianças de 7-11 anos. Os instrumentos utilizados foram questionário socioeconômico, MAF-P e CBCL/6-18. As análises de correlação de Spearman apontaram associações positivas entre as e-media na MAF-P e escalas do CBCL/6-18. Os jogos adultos correlacionaram-se a 12 escalas; sites para informação/diversão foram associados a seis; apostar na internet a um; e jogos eletrônicos e ver vídeos no YouTube associaram-se a 17 escalas. Conclui-se, de modo geral, que os resultados indicam a necessidade de supervisão para acesso a e-media por crianças, considerando o número, a frequência de uso e o elevado número de problemas emocionais e comportamentais verificados no grupo estudado

Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, hubo un aumento en el tiempo dedicado al uso de medios electrónicos (e-media) relacionados con problemas de comportamiento. Este trabajo evaluó las asociaciones entre el tiempo de uso de los medios electrónicos y los problemas conductuales/emocionales en niños en el contexto de la pandemia. Muestra: 277 tutores de niños de 7 a 11 años. Instrumentos: socioeconómico, MAF-P y CBCL/6-18. Los análisis de correlación de Spearman mostraron asociaciones positivas entre los medios electrónicos en las escalas MAF-P y CBCL/6-18. Juegos para adultos correlacionados con 12 escalas; sitios de información/diversión asociados a 6; apostar en internet a las 1; los juegos electrónicos y ver videos en YouTube se asociaron con 17 escalas. Se concluye, en general, que los resultados indican la necesidad de supervisión para el acceso a e-media por parte de los niños, considerando el número y la frecuencia de uso y el elevado número de problemas emocionales y conductuales verificados en el grupo estudiado

Associations between Sociodemographic and Behavioral Variables and Educational Practices on Mother-Child Dyads

The association between the sociodemographic variables of children with behavior problems and mothers with maternal depression is widely acknowledged in the literature. However, there is a lack of studies addressing the association of these variables with maternal parenting practices in typical samples, i.e., children without behavior problems and mothers without current depression indicators. The aim of this study was to identify associations between the sociodemographic variables of children and mothers with the mothers' parenting practices and children's behavioral indicators (resources and problems) in a sample of children without behavior problems and mothers without current depression indicators. This quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational study addressed 46 biological mothers (married or in a stable relationship) and their children. A sociodemographic questionnaire and validated instruments addressing child behavior, maternal mental health, and parenting practices were applied. Findings showed that the mothers did not present mental health problems (e.g., behavior problems or maternal depression), but a) they presented deficits of positive practices and an excess of negative practices, and the children displayed deficits in social skills and behavior problems; b) there was an association between positive practices and the children's social skills and between negative practices and children's behavior problems; c) the frequency of positive and negative practices was equivalent among boys and girls, and d) boys more frequently presented behavior problems while school-aged children more frequently presented social skills deficits. The results indicate that even non-clinical samples may present harmful parenting practices, excess negative practices, and deficits in positive practices. Hence, there is a need for timely interventions to prevent behavior problems among children and maternal depression arising from conflicting interactions in the parenthood sphere.

Las asociaciones de variables sociodemográficas de madres con depresión materna y de sus hijos con problemas comportamentales son ampliamente reconocidas en la literatura. Por otro lado, en muestras típicas existe un vacío de estudios que traten de las asociaciones de esas variables con las prácticas parentales maternas; o sea, en niños de corta edad sin problemas comportamentales y en madres sin indicadores de depresión actual. Considerando lo anterior, el objetivo de este estudio fue verificar las asociaciones entre las variables sociodemográficas de hijos y de las prácticas parentales de sus madres con los indicadores comportamentales de recursos y problemas de los hijos. Se utilizó una muestra de hijos sin problemas comporta-mentales y de madres sin indicadores de depresión actual. Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, transversal, descriptivo y correlacional. Participaron 46 madres biológicas que vivían con su pareja y sus hijos. Las participantes respondieron al cuestionario sobre variables sociodemográficas y a los instrumentos calibrados sobre comportamientos infantiles, salud mental materna y prácticas educativas. Se identificó que: (a) a pesar de no presentar problemas de salud mental (problemas de comportamiento y depresión materna), las madres evidenciaron un déficit de prácticas positivas y un exceso de prácticas negativas; a su vez, los hijos presentaron déficit de habilidades sociales y hubo quejas comportamentales; (b) se encontró asociación entre las prácticas positivas y las habilidades sociales; también se encontró asociación entre las prácticas negativas y las quejas comportamentales; (c) las prácticas positivas y negativas ocurrieron de manera equivalente entre niños y niñas; y (d) los niños tuvieron más quejas comportamentales; además, los hijos, en edad escolar, tuvieron más déficits de habilidades sociales. Los datos indican que inclusive en muestras no clínicas existen variables de riesgo en lo que se refiere a la parentalidad, a excesos de prácticas negativas y a déficits de prácticas positivas. Lo encontrado sugiere la necesidad de intervenir precozmente, para evitar el surgimiento de problemas de comportamiento infantil y también de la depresión materna, cuando esta proviene de interacciones de conflictos en el ambiente de la parentalidad.

Analysis of emotional and behavioral problems and related factors in children with diurnal urinary incontinence / 现代泌尿外科杂志

【Objective】 To investigate the current situation and related factors of emotional and behavioral problems in children with diurnal urinary incontinence (DUI), in order to provide reference for clinical treatment and psychological intervention. 【Methods】 During Sep.2019 and Mar.2020, a survey was conducted in six primary schools in a county of Henan Province using the method of cluster sampling. The survey included general data and current DUI and urination-related problems, Strengths and Difficulties Scale (SDQ), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). 【Results】 Of the 4 500 questionnaires distributed, 4 120 were collected, and 3 912 were qualified for statistical analysis. The overall prevalence of DUI was 3.6%. The detection rate of abnormal emotion and behavior in the DUI group was 48.2%, which was significantly higher than that in the non-DUI group (12.6%) (P<0.05). The scores of emotional symptoms, conduct problems, hyperactivity, peer communication problems and SDQ were significantly higher in the DUI group than in the control group (P<0.05). The results of multivariate analysis showed that gender, academic achievement, DUI times, caregivers, caregivers’ education level, family education style and sleep disorder were influencing factors of emotional and behavioral problems in DUI children (P<0.05). The total score of SDQ was positively correlated with the total score of PSQI (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The detection rate of emotional and behavioral abnormalities is high in DUI children, which is related to gender, academic achievement, DUI times, caregivers, education level of caregivers, family education style and sleep disorders.

Analysis of related factors of emotional and behavioral abnormalities in children with overactivity of bladder / 现代泌尿外科杂志

【Objective】 To analyze the related factors of emotional and behavioral abnormalities in children with overactive bladder (OAB). 【Methods】 OAB children (aged 6 to 16 years) in a survey of 5 032 children from a county in Henan Province during Sep.2022 and Dec.2022 were identified and surveyed with Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ). According to the SDQ score, they were divided into abnormal group (SDQ≥20) and normal group. 【Results】 There were 35.7%(137/385) cases in the abnormal group and 64.3% (248/385) in the normal group. Gender, education level of caregivers, body mass index (BMI), age, constipation, enuresis and severity of OAB were significantly associated with emotional and behavioral abnormalities (P<0.05). Children in the abnormal group showed significant differences in emotional symptoms, conduct problems, hyperactivity symptoms, peer interaction and sleep (P<0.001). Multivariate regression analysis revealed significant differences in gender, educational level of caregi-vers, BMI, age, constipation, enuresis, severity of OAB and PSQI between the two groups (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The prevalence of emotional and behavioral abnormalities is high in children with OAB, which is related to female gender, high BMI, puberty, constipation, enuresis and severity of OAB.

Analysis of related factors of behavioral problems in children with congenital pseudarthrosis of tibia

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with behavioral problems in children with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia. METHODS: Random sampling is utilized to obtain a sample of 90 patients. The behavioral problems of the patients are detected by Achenbach Children's Behavior Scale. Parental emotional problems are investigated by the Self-Rating Depression Scale and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. RESULTS: The results demonstrate that the detection rate of behavioral problems in children with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia is 53.3% (48/90). Among these behavioral problems, an abnormal rate is higher in the four dimensions: thinking, violation of discipline, social interaction, and aggression. The anxiety and depression scores of caregivers are statistically higher in the abnormal group than in the normal group. The results of the multivariate analysis show that the anxiety degree of the parents had a significant impact on the behavior of the children. CONCLUSIONS: Children with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia are facing the issues of high rates of behavioral problems. Parents of children with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia had higher levels of anxiety and depression than parents of normal children. The anxiety and depressive state of mind of parents or caregivers had a significant impact on the behavior of children with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia.

Parents' and teachers' perceptions of emotional and behavioral problems in school-going adolescents

Introduction: Parents and teachers are the primary consultants to understand the emotional and behavioral problems of school-going adolescents. The current study focuses on parents’ and class teachers’ perspectives of school-going adolescents’ emotional and behavioral problems. Material and Methods: A Cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 19 schools from government-private and rural-urban schools across Kollam District, Kerala. Malayalam/English version of the strength and difficulties questionnaire was administered among a sample of 600 parents and 60 class teachers of school-going adolescents. Results: Multiple linear regression analysis showed that parents' reports is significantly predicted by gender (P < 0.01), urban-rural settings (P < 0.001) and socioeconomic status (P < 0.01). Teachers’ reports have significantly been predicted by urban-rural settings (P < 0.01) and socioeconomic status (P < 0.001). Conclusion: More attention is needed for the protection of adolescent’s mental health and fills mental health gaps in services.

Association between social ability deficiency and core symptoms, emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective:To investigate the characteristic of social ability in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its relationship with core symptoms, emotional and behavioral problems.Methods:Fifty-nine children with ADHD aged 6-13 for outpatient department from June 2019 to June 2021 were selected as the ADHD group, and 62 normal children matched in age and sex were recruited as the typical development group(TD group). The social responsiveness scale (SRS), SNAP-Ⅳ rating scale and strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ) were used to evaluate the social ability, core symptoms and emotional and behavioral problems of the subjects.SPSS 26.0 was used for statistical analysis.Non parametric test was used to compare and analyze the differences in social ability, emotional and behavioral problems between the two groups.Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the relationship between social ability and core symptoms, emotional and behavioral problems of ADHD group.Generalized linear regression was used to analyze the impact of gender, age, IQ, core symptoms, emotional and behavioral problems of ADHD group on social ability.Results:In the ADHD group, the total score of SRS (65(42, 83)), social perception (10 (8, 13)), social cognition (13 (9, 19)), social communication (19 (11, 29)), and autism like behavior (9 (5, 14)) were significantly higher than those of TD group(38 (27.5, 59.5), 7 (4, 12.5), 8 (6, 15), 12 (6.5, 20), 4 (2, 11)) ( Z=-2.97, -2.75, -2.41, -3.01, -2.64, all P<0.05) .The total score of SDQ difficulty, influence factors, mood, hyperactivity, conduct and peer interaction were significantly higher than those of TD group ( Z=-5.80, -6.89, -2.82, -8.59, -2.52, -3.81, all P<0.05). The total score of SRS and the scores of each subscale in ADHD group were positively correlated with the total score of SNAP -Ⅳ and the scores of each subscale ( r=0.33-0.71, all P<0.05). The total score of SRS and the score of social communication scale were positively correlated with the total score of SDQ difficulty, influencing factors, emotion, hyperactivity, conduct and peer interaction subscale ( r=0.29-0.65, all P<0.05). Social perception was positively correlated with the total score of difficulty, hyperactivity and the scores of peer interaction subscale ( r=0.56, 0.32, 0.45, all P<0.05). The scores of social cognition and autism like behavior subscale were positively correlated with the total scores of difficulty, influencing factors, emotion and peer interaction subscale ( r=0.27-0.55, all P<0.05). The scores of social motivation subscale were positively correlated with the total scores of difficulty, emotion, hyperactivity, conduct and peer interaction subscale ( r=0.29-0.55, all P<0.05). The total score of SRS and the scores of each subscale were negatively correlated with the scores of prosocial behavior subscale ( r=-0.63--0.49, all P<0.05). The total score of SRS was positively affected by gender, age, opposites and disobedience, emotion, hyperactivity and peer interaction ( B=0.05-0.23, all P<0.05), and negatively affected by the prosocial behavior subscale ( B=-0.07, P<0.05). Conclusion:ADHD children often have obvious social ability defects, which are clearly related to core symptoms, emotional and behavioral problems.The risk factors are opposition and disobedience, emotions and peer relationships, and the protective factor is prosocial behaviors.

Effect of core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder on behavioral problems in children with ADHD propensity / 四川精神卫生

ObjectiveTo explore the influence of the core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder （ADHD） on behavioral problems of children with ADHD propensity， so as to provide references for early identification and targeted intervention for children with ADHD propensity. MethodsFrom July to August 2021， 25 children with ADHD propensity were screened as the ADHD propensity group， and 25 children matched for age， gender and grade were included as the normal group in an elementary school in Guangzhou. ADHD core symptoms were assessed by the Chinese version of the Swanson Nolan and Pelham， version IV-parent form for ADHD （SNAP-IV）， and behavioral problems were assessed by Questionnaire-Children with Difficulties （QCD） and Conners Parental Symptom Questionnaire （PSQ）. Spearman correlation analysis was used to examine the correlation between ADHD core symptoms and QCD and PSQ scores， and hierarchical linear regression analysis was used to explore the effect of ADHD core symptoms on behavioral problems. Results① The differences between the groups showed that both attention deficit and hyperactivity-impulsivity factor scores were higher in the ADHD propensity group than those in the normal group （t=7.771， 6.726， P<0.01）. ② Correlation analysis showed that the attention deficit factor score was negatively correlated with QCD total score （r=-0.440， P<0.05）， and positively correlated with the learning problem factor score of PSQ （r=0.457， P<0.05）. The score of hyperactivity-impulsivity was negatively correlated with score of anxiety factor in PSQ （r=-0.457， P<0.05）， and positively correlated with impulse-hyperactivity factor score （r=0.552， P<0.01）. ③ Hierarchical linear regression analysis showed that the attention deficit factor score negatively predicted the total score of QCD （B=-0.682， P<0.05， R2=0.468）. The hyperactivity-impulsivity factor score had a negative predictive effect on the anxiety factor score of PSQ （B=-0.048， P<0.05， R2=0.367）， and had a positive predictive effect on the impulsivity-hyperactivity factor score （B=0.077， P<0.01， R2=0.424）. ConclusionChildren with ADHD propensity have significant attention deficit symptoms， hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms and behavioral problems， and the attention deficit may be the main cause of their daily behavioral problems， while hyperactivity-impulsivity may be the main cause of their impulsive-hyperactivity problems.

Problemas de aprendizagem e comportamento no ciclo 1 do ensino fundamental / Learning difficulties and behavioral problems in elementary school / Problemas de aprendizaje y comportamiento en la educación primaria

As relações entre problemas comportamentais e dificuldades de aprendizagem ainda não estão claras na literatura. Essas variáveis representam, entretanto, importantes fatores de risco para o fracasso escolar e profissional, bem como para o desenvolvimento e a adaptação social. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar as relações entre problemas comportamentais e dificuldades de aprendizagem em alunos de uma escola pública do ciclo I do ensino fundamental. Foram realizadas, também, análises dessas variáveis em função da série e do sexo dos alunos. A pesquisa seguiu um delineamento descritivo, de caráter transversal. Participaram do estudo 310 alunos do 1º ao 5º ano. Os instrumentos utilizados na coleta de dados foram o Questionário de Capacidades e Dificuldades, respondido pelos pais, e um questionário para a identificação do desempenho escolar, respondido pelas professoras. Os resultados indicam 12% de problemas comportamentais e 15% de dificuldades de aprendizagem na amostra estudada. Correlações negativas moderadas altamente significativas foram obtidas entre o desempenho escolar, as subescalas hiperatividade; problemas de conduta; e problemas de relacionamento entre pares, e o escore total do SDQ. Foram encontrados valores marginalmente significativos para a associação entre sexo e hiperatividade, indicando maior tendência de comportamentos hiperativos nos meninos. Os sintomas emocionais foram marginalmente mais frequentes nos alunos do 1º ano. Já os alunos do 2º ano apresentaram maior frequência de dificuldades de aprendizagem. Conclui-se que os dois primeiros anos do ensino fundamental podem ser considerados uma etapa crítica do percurso escolar, demandando intervenções focadas na prevenção de problemas comportamentais e de aprendizagem.(AU)

The relationships between behavioral problems and learning difficulties are still unclear in the literature. These variables represent, however, important risk factors for school and professional failures and for the development and social adaptation. This research aimed to investigate the relationships between behavioral problems and learning difficulties in the students in a public elementary school. These variables were also analyzed in relation to the school grade and gender of the students. The research followed a descriptive cross-sectional design. The sample comprised 310 students from 1st to 5th grade. The instruments used in data collection were the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, answered by the parents, and a questionnaire to identify the students school performance, answered by the teachers. The results indicated 12% of behavioral problems and 15% of learning difficulties in the studied sample. Moderate highly significative negative correlations were obtained between school performance; the subscales hyperactivity, conduct problems and peer relationship problems; and the total questionnaire score . Marginally significant values were found for the association between gender and Hyperactivity, indicating a greater tendency for hyperactive behavior in boys. Emotional symptoms were marginally more frequent in 1st grade students. On the other hand, 2nd grade students had a higher frequency of learning difficulties. We concluded that the two first years of elementary school can be considered a critical phase of the school trajectory and it needs preventive interventions focused on behavioral and learning problems.(AU)

Las relaciones entre los problemas de conducta y las dificultades de aprendizaje aún no están claras en la literatura. Estas variables representan, sin embargo, importantes factores de riesgo para el fracaso escolar y profesional, así como para el desarrollo y la adaptación social. El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar las relaciones entre los problemas de conducta y las dificultades de aprendizaje en estudiantes de una escuela primaria pública. También se realizaron análisis de estas variables en función del grado y sexo de los alumnos. La investigación siguió un diseño descriptivo y transversal. Participaron del estudio 310 estudiantes de 1º a 5º grado. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron el Cuestionario de Habilidades y Dificultades, respondido por los padres, y un cuestionario para identificar el desempeño escolar, respondido por los docentes. Los resultados indican un 12% de problemas de conducta y un 15% de dificultades de aprendizaje en la muestra estudiada. Se obtuvieron correlaciones negativas altamente significativas entre el rendimiento escolar y la puntuación total y de las subescalas hiperactividad problemas de conducta y problemas de relación con los compañeros del cuestionario. Se encontró aún mayor tendencia a la conducta hiperactiva en los niños. Los "síntomas emocionales" fueron ligeramente más frecuentes en los estudiantes de primer año, mientras los estudiantes de segundo año tenían una mayor frecuencia de dificultades de aprendizaje. Se concluye que los dos primeros años de la escuela primaria pueden ser una fase crítica de la trayectoria escolar, lo que requiere intervenciones enfocadas en la prevención de problemas de conducta y aprendizaje.(AU)

Self-harming adolescents: how do they perceive and explain this behavior? / Adolescentes que se autolesionam: como percebem e explicam tal comportamento? / Adolescentes que se autolesionan: ¿cómo perciben y explican este comportamiento?

Self-harm is a prevalent adolescence behavior, indicated as a public health problem. The objective was to understand how adolescents perceive and explain this behavior, considering family and school characteristics. It's a multiple case study, in which five self-harming adolescents participated, enrolled in a public school in Novo Hamburgo-RS, participated in the study. They answered the following instruments: Sociodemographic Data Sheet, Semi-Structured Interview, Family Support Perception Inventory, Youth Self-Reporting and Delaware School Climate Survey-Student. Each case was individually analyzed and cross-case synthesis was performed. Self-harm was indicated as a strategy to relief suffering and regulate emotions. Low familial support, lack of skills, and presence of internalizing and externalizing problems were evidenced, as well as negative evaluation of peer relations and student engagement. When faced with a complex phenomenon, it is important to contemplate individual and relational issues in interventions. (AU)

A autolesão é prevalente na adolescência e indicada como um problema de saúde pública. Objetivou-se compreender como adolescentes percebem e explicam esse comportamento, considerando características de seu contexto familiar e escolar. Trata-se de um estudo de casos múltiplos, do qual participaram cinco adolescentes que se autolesionavam, matriculados em uma escola pública de Novo Hamburgo-RS, que responderam aos instrumentos: Ficha de Dados Sociodemográficos, Entrevista Semiestruturada, Inventário de Percepção de Suporte Familiar, Inventário de Comportamentos Autorreferidos para Jovens de 11 a 18 Anos e Delaware School Climate Survey-Student. Analisou-se individualmente cada caso e realizou-se a síntese de casos cruzados. A autolesão foi indicada como uma estratégia para aliviar sofrimento. Evidenciou-se baixo suporte familiar, carência de competências e presença de indicadores de problemas internalizantes e externalizantes, assim como avaliação negativa das relações entre pares e do engajamento estudantil. Frente a um fenômeno complexo, faz-se importante contemplar questões individuais e relacionais nas intervenções. (AU)

La autolesión es frecuente en adolescencia y se indica como un problema de salud pública. El objetivo era comprender cómo adolescentes perciben y explican este comportamiento, considerando características de su contexto familiar y escolar. Es un estudio de caso múltiple, en el participaron cinco adolescentes con autolesión, matriculados en escuela pública en Novo Hamburgo-RS, que respondieron a los instrumentos: Hoja de Datos Sociodemográficos, Entrevista Semiestructurada, Inventario de Percepción de Apoyo Familiar, Auto informe para Jóvenes de 11 a 18 años y Delaware School Climate Survey-Student. Cada caso se analizó individualmente y se realizó una síntesis cruzada de casos. La autolesión se indicó como estrategia para aliviar el sufrimiento. Se evidenció poco apoyo familiar, falta de habilidades y presencia de indicadores de problemas de internalización y externalización, así como una evaluación negativa de las relaciones con los compañeros y la participación de los estudiantes. Ante un fenómeno complejo, es importante contemplar problemas individuales y relacionales en las intervenciones. (AU)

Students with ADHD: social skills, behavioral problems, academic performance, and family resources / Estudantes com TDAH: habilidades sociais, problemas comportamentais, desempenho acadêmico e recursos familiares / Estudiantes con TDAH: habilidades sociales, problemas de comportamiento, rendimiento académico y recursos familiares

ADHD constitutes a developmental risk. The general aim was to identify social skills, behavior problems, academic performance and family resources of children with ADHD, with the specific aim being to compare students regarding indicators of ADHD and the use or not of medication. Participants were 43 Elementary Education I students (M=9.6 years, SD=1.5), 43 parents (M=39.1 years, SD=7.6) and 38 teachers (M=43.1 years, SD=8.4). The instruments used were the Inventory of Social Skills, Behavior Problems and Academic Competence (SSRS-BR), Conners' Scale and the Inventory of Family Resources. The collection was carried out in public schools. The results showed that the students had scores higher than the reference sample in Behavior Problems and Social Skills and lower in classes of social skills and Academic Competence; the presence of family resources; and grades above 5.0 as a school mean. We concluded that there is a need for interventions with the studied population. (AU)

TDAH constitui risco no desenvolvimento. Teve-se como objetivo geral identificar habilidades sociais, problemas de comportamento, desempenho acadêmico e recursos familiares de crianças com TDAH e, como específico, comparar alunos quanto a indicadores de TDAH e uso ou não de medicação. Participaram 43 estudantes (M = 9,6 anos, DP = 1,5) do Ensino Fundamental I, 43 responsáveis (M = 39,1 anos, DP = 7,6) e 38 professoras (M = 43,1 anos, DP = 8,4). Os instrumentos utilizados foram Inventário de Habilidades Sociais, Problemas de Comportamento e Competência Acadêmica (SSRS-BR), Escala de Conners e Inventário de Recursos Familiares. A coleta foi realizada em escolas públicas. Os resultados apontaram alunos com escores superiores à amostra de referência em Problemas de Comportamento e Habilidades Sociais, e inferiores em classes de Habilidades Sociais e Competência Acadêmica; recursos familiares presentes e; notas acima de 5,0 como média escolar. Conclui-se a necessidade de intervenções com a população estudada. (AU)

TDAH constituye riesgo de desarrollo. El objetivo general era identificar habilidades sociales, problemas de comportamiento, rendimiento académico y recursos familiares de niños con TDAH; qué tan específico es comparar estudiantes con respecto a los indicadores de TDAH y el uso de medicamentos. Participaron 43 estudiantes (M = 9.6 años, SD = 1.5) de la escuela primaria, 43 padres (M = 39.1 años, SD = 7.6) y 38 maestros (M = 43.1 años, SD = 8.4). Los instrumentos utilizados fueron: Inventario de Habilidades Sociales, Problemas de Comportamiento y Competencia Académica (SSRS-BR), Escala de Conners e Inventario de Recursos Familiares. La colección se realizó en escuelas públicas. Los resultados mostraron estudiantes con puntajes más altos que la referencia en Problemas de comportamiento y habilidades sociales y más bajos en clases de habilidades sociales y competencia académica; recursos familiares presentes; calificaciones promedio de la escuela superiores a 5.0. Concluye la necesidad de intervenciones. (AU)

Prevalence of sleep practices and sleep problems of schoolchildren in South Kanara

Background: Disturbances in sleep could affect normal growth as well as behavior of children. It could also impair their cognitive development. Sleep problems have been increasing over the past few years. However, there is a gap regarding information about sleep practices and sleep problems among Indian children. Aim: A sleep questionnaire was designed and validated to assess the frequency of sleep practices and sleep problems in 500 children. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in 5 local schools in South Kanara district by administering the questionnaire to the parents/caretakers under the guidance of a trained investigator. We also sought to examine the association of demographics, medical/behavior/academic performance, sleep patterns, and home environment to sleep problems in these children. Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistics were recorded as mean and standard deviation for quantitative data and in frequency and percentage for qualitative data. Results: We found a high prevalence of bedroom sharing (92.4%) and bed-sharing (91.2%). 46.4% of the children exhibited at least one sleep problem, the most prevalent being bed-wetting (17%). Sleep problems were considerably greater in older children and in children with behavioral problems. Practices such as watching TV and using computer after 8 pm/at bedtime were significantly associated with all sleep problems. Conclusion: Our study revealed definite and significant presence of sleep problems in the children of South Kanara. Strong associations were observed between certain sleep practices and problems.

Práticas educativas de genitores e professores e repertório comportamental infantil / Educational practices of parents and teachers and children's behavioral repertoire

O objetivo deste estudo é descrever, a partir de múltiplos instrumentos e informantes, o repertório comportamental (habilidades sociais e problemas de comportamento) de quatro crianças de 6 a 7 anos, duas de cada sexo, e as práticas educativas positivas (habilidades sociais educativas) e negativas de quatro mães, quatro pais e duas professoras dos primeiros anos do Ensino Fundamental. Foram utilizados na coleta de dados instrumentos de relato e protocolo de observação de interações genitores-criança a partir de situação de brincadeira. Os resultados reafirmam que práticas positivas estão relacionadas à baixa frequência de problemas de comportamento e presença de habilidades sociais e, ao contrário, práticas negativas estão relacionadas a problemas de comportamento. A literatura tem encontrado tais relações entre pais e filhos e com a presente pesquisa nota-se o mesmo no que se refere à interação professor-aluno.

The aim of this study is to describe, from multiple instruments and informants, the behavioral repertoire (social skills and behavioral problems) of four children aged six to seven years old, two of each sex, and positive educational practices (educational social skills) and negative practices of four mothers, four fathers and two teachers from the first years of elementary school. Data collection instruments and protocol for observing the parent-child interactions, from a situation of play, were used. The results reaffirm that positive practices are related to the low frequency of behavioral problems and the presence of social skills, and, on the contrary, negative practices are related to behavioral problems. The literature has found such relationships between parents and children and with the present research the same can be noticed with regard to teacher-student interaction.

Habilidades sociais e problemas de comportamento de crianças com altas habilidades/superdotação / Social skills and behavioral problems of high-ability/gifted children / Habilidades sociales y problemas conductuales de niños con altas habilidades/superdotados

Resumo O estudo das habilidades sociais contribui para a compreensão das relações interpessoais, embora ainda haja poucos estudos que relacionem esse tema a crianças com altas habilidades/superdotação (AH/SD). Portanto, os objetivos deste estudo foram: a) descrever e comparar as habilidades sociais de crianças com AH/SD sob o ponto de vista da criança e de seus respectivos pais/responsáveis e professoras; b) descrever e comparar as habilidades sociais e os problemas de comportamento de crianças com AH/SD sob o ponto de vista de seus pais/responsáveis e professoras, considerando o sexo e comparando a importância das habilidades sociais para os dois grupos; e c) descrever a competência acadêmica das crianças segundo as professoras. Participaram dez pais/responsáveis, oito professoras e dez crianças estudantes do ensino fundamental identificados com AH/SD. Os participantes responderam ao questionário Sistema de Avaliação de Habilidades Sociais (SSRS) versão para pais, professores e alunos, e ao Questionário de Respostas Socialmente Habilidosas (QRSH), versão para pais e professores. Os resultados apontaram que as crianças apresentaram habilidades sociais acima da média para seus pais e professores, e abaixo da média no autorrelato das crianças. Entretanto, há indicativos de necessidade de atenção preventiva e de intervenção nos fatores que apresentaram déficits sociais de acordo com o relato dos três grupos de participantes em: autocontrole/civilidade; cooperação/empatia; assertividade/desenvoltura social; problemas de comportamento externalizantes e internalizantes; e hiperatividade. Tais dados possibilitam que sejam programadas intervenções preventivas, conforme indicação dos pais/responsáveis e professoras, condizentes com a necessidade apontada pelas próprias crianças para a promoção de habilidades sociais. (AU)

Abstract Studying social skills helps understanding interpersonal relations, but studies relating both issues in high-ability/gifted (HA/G) children are still scarce. Thus, this study aimed to describe (a) the social skills of HA/G children from the viewpoints of the children themselves, their parents/guardians, and teachers; (b) the social skills and behavioral problems of HA/G children from the viewpoints of their parents/guardians and teachers, considering gender and the importance attributed by each group to social skills; and (c) children academic competence according to their teachers. The study comprised ten parents/guardians, eight teachers, and ten elementary school students identified as presenting with high abilities/giftedness. Data were collected by means of the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS), applied to parents, teachers, and students; and the Socially Skillful Responses Questionnaire (SSRQ), applied to parents and teachers. For parents and teachers, children's social skills were considered above average, whereas for themselves they were considered below average. However, the three groups indicated social deficits in some factors that require preventive attention and interventions, namely: self-control/civility; cooperation/empathy; social assertiveness/resourcefulness; external and internalizing behavior problems; and hyperactivity. These findings enable the development of preventive interventions aimed at promoting social skills among HA/G children based on the reports of parents/guardians, teachers and children themselves. (AU)

Resumen Los estudios de las habilidades sociales contribuyen a la comprensión de las relaciones interpersonales, pero todavía son pocos los que relacionan este tema al de niños con altas habilidades/superdotados (AH/SD). Teniendo en cuenta esto, los objetivos de este estudio fueron: a) describir y comparar las habilidades sociales de niños con AH/SD desde el punto de vista del niño y de sus respectivos padres/responsables y profesoras; b) describir y comparar las habilidades sociales y los problemas conductuales de niños con AH/SD desde el punto de vista de sus padres/responsables y profesoras, considerando el sexo y la importancia de las habilidades sociales para ambos grupos; y c) describir la competencia académica de los niños según las profesoras. Participaron 10 padres/responsables, siendo ocho profesoras y diez alumnos de educación primaria de una escuela pública identificados con AH/SD. Los participantes respondieron al cuestionario Sistema de Evaluación de las Habilidades Sociales (SSRS), versión para padres, profesores y alumnos, y al Cuestionario de Respuestas Socialmente Habilidosas (CRSH), versión para profesores. Los resultados indicaron que los niños presentaban habilidades sociales mayor del promedio para sus padres y maestros y por debajo del promedio en el autoinforme de los niños. Sin embargo, se observó la necesidad de atención preventiva e intervención en los factores que presentaron déficits sociales de acuerdo con el relato de los tres grupos de participantes en: autocontrol/cortesía; cooperación/empatía; asertividad social/ingenio; problemas de conducta externos e internalizantes e hiperactividad. Estos datos permiten programar intervenciones preventivas, conforme indicación de los padres/responsables y profesoras y la necesidad de los propios niños, para la promoción de habilidades sociales. (AU)

Comparison of cognitive function in children with different subtypes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective:To explore the heterogeneity of behavioral problems and cognitive function of three subtypes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), and to analyze the related factors of cognitive function.Methods:The outpatients with ADHD were evaluated by Wechsler children′s intelligence test (C-WISC), SNAP-Ⅳ parental rating scale (SNAP-Ⅳ), Conners parental symptom questionnaire (PSQ) and 12 online cognitive function tests. The differences of behavioral problems and cognitive function of children with different subtypes of ADHD, and the correlation between their intelligence level, PSQ, SNAP-Ⅳ and cognitive function were compared by SPSS 22.0 software.Results:The results of PSQ questionnaire showed that ADHD-C ((1.11±0.59), (1.59±0.58), (1.62±0.50)) had higher behavior problems, impulse-hyperactivity and hyperactivity index than ADHD-I ((0.64±0.27), (1.01±0.54), (1.09±0.32)) and ADHD-HI ((0.75±0.35), (1.22±0.58), (1.05±0.38)) ( F=9.374, F=7.644, F=15.176, P<0.05), while ADHD-C (2.01±0.55) had higher learning problems than ADHD-I (1.66±0.58) and ADHD-HI (1.16±0.43) ( F=11.709, P<0.05). In terms of cognitive function, there were differences in language understanding ability, digital reasoning ability, sequence relationship and short-term memory ability ( χ2=6.734, 7.192, 7.822, 8.646, all P<0.05) among the three groups of ADHD children. ADHD-HI (4.00(4.00, 5.00), 5.00(4.25, 6.00), 5.00(4.00, 7.00)) had better language understanding ability, digital reasoning ability and sequence relationship than ADHD-I (3.00(2.00, 5.00), 3.00(2.50, 6.00), 4.00(3.00, 5.50)). The short-term memory ability of ADHD-HI (5.00(4.00, 6.00)) and ADHD-C (5.00(4.00, 6.00)) were better than that of ADHD-I (4.00(3.00, 5.00)). The intellectual structure of ADHD children was positively correlated with spatial cognitive ability, sequential relationship, Raven reasoning test, short term memory span and Wisconsin card sorting test ( r=0.25-0.57, all P<0.05). Children′s learning problems and psychosomatic problems were negatively correlated with their digital comprehension ability ( r=-0.26, -0.25, both P<0.05). Conclusion:The behavioral problems and cognitive function of children with different subtypes of ADHD are different and have a certain correlation.

Early childhood screen time as a predictor of emotional and behavioral problems in children at 4 years: a birth cohort study in China

BACKGROUND@#Previous studies have suggested that screen time (ST) has a negative effect on children's emotional and behavioral health, but there are few longitudinal studies that have been conducted with infants and toddlers. This study sought to examine the effect of ST in early childhood on emotional and behavioral problems in children aged 4 years, based on a birth cohort study in China.@*METHODS@#A total of 2492 children aged 4 years were enrolled in this study. The parents and guardians of each child completed a questionnaire that included items eliciting information on children's birth information, socio-demographic information at baseline, and ST at each follow-up. Emotional and behavioral problems were assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) at 4 years of age. Multivariate logistic analysis was used to explore the effects of ST on emotional and behavioral problems.@*RESULTS@#The percentages of children with ST > 0 h/day at age 0.5 years, ST > 2 h/day at age 2.5 years, and ST > 2 h/day at age 4 years were 45.7, 55.5, and 34.5% respectively. The prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems was 10.8%. ST at 6 months was a risk factor for emotional symptoms and hyperactivity at the age of 4 years. ST at age 2.5 years was a risk factor for hyperactivity at the age of 4 years. However, ST at age 4 years was a risk factor for total difficulties, conduct problems, peer problems, hyperactivity, and prosocial behavior.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Higher ST exposure at early childhood is associated with later emotional and behavioral problems. In particular, sustained high ST exposure is a risk factor for behavioral problems. These findings suggested the importance of controlling ST to prevent the occurrence of emotional and behavioral problems in the early years.

Psychiatric morbidity in children attending child guidance clinic in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Background: Mental health and its related problems are growing concerns over the world. The early onset of emotional and behavioral problem in the young children is related to a variety of health and behavior problems in adolescence and later life as well. Most of these children present to Pediatric outpatient clinics owing to the Stigma and lack of awareness. The aim of the study is to find out the pattern and prevalence of psychiatric morbidity in children presenting to pediatric outpatient clinics.Methods: It is a cross sectional, point prevalence study of children who have attended Child Guidance Clinic of Pediatric Department in a tertiary care teaching hospital October 2019 to January 2020. Clinical and demographic details was collected in a semi-structured proforma and the details were analyzed.Results: A total of 114 children were analyzed during the study period and this study comprised of 62 boys and 52 girls. Most of the children belonged to the age group of 11-15 years (51%) followed by the ages of 6-10(29.8%). Most common reason for consultation was change in behavior, school refusal and poor academic performance. The most common diagnosis made was Dissociative Conversion Disorder (17.6%), Nocturnal enuresis (15.7%), Mild Mental Retardation (10.5%) and Seizure Disorder with Behavioral Problems (10.5%).Conclusions: A significant number of children attending the Paediatric OPD of general hospitals have psychiatric disorders. The emotional and behavioral problems in children often present with physical symptoms. An effective liaison of services will help to identify and treat children with psychiatric morbidity.

Perspectives & practices of doctors-in-training at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital when assessing, managing & referring patients with behavioral manifestations to psychiatry: A 2015 cross-sectional study

OBJECTIVE@#The study objective was to determine current perspectives and practices of residents- and fellows-in-training in non-psychiatric specialties when dealing with patients with behavioral and psychological problems at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. It aimed to identify the trainees’ perceived role, and approach to diagnosis and treatment of psychiatry. Lastly, the study goals included gathering insights and suggestions on the improving psychiatric services in the hospital. @*METHODOLOGY@#This was a cross-sectional descriptive study surveying non-psychiatric residents- and fellows-in-training with clinical or patient encounters at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital in 2015. This was followed by the delivery of a lecture on psychological response to illness, an open forum, and an option for focus group discussion thereafter. Data and results underwent further statistical analysis and grouping into themes.@*RESULTS@#Among the 256 qualified subjects, a total of 178 respondents participated in the survey (69.53%). Perceptual disturbance was perceived as a behavioral problem that was most difficult to handle, followed by suicidality/self-harming behavior as well as addiction. Sleep disturbance (n=63) was cited as the behavioral manifestation that was directly managed by trainees while suicidal behavior / self-harm (n = 173), and thought disturbances (n = 164-166) were mainly cited as presentations that were referred to psychiatry. Services like Clinical Psychology and Neurology were among the specialties to whom behavioral problems were referred to. In terms of perception of psychiatric diagnosis, a pure psychological approach was deemed by 40.31% of the respondents, while only 18.85% viewed psychiatric diagnosis taking a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach. Psychiatric treatment approach however was deemed as a combination of biomedical, psychological, and social by 63.93%. The trainees’ view of psychiatry’s role in their practice encompassed management of psychiatric presentations of medical conditions, its complications, or treatments, psychological reactions to medical conditions or treatments, medical presentations of psychiatric conditions or treatments, and co-morbid medical and psychiatric conditions, pre & post-procedural consultation & screening, and other consultations including promotion of general mental wellness. Suggestions for improvement covered (1) the referral system/process, including a general agreement on the need for a standardized referral form (2) an intensification of education & information dissemination among colleagues, (3) psychoeducation for patients and the lay, (4) expansion and improvement access through infrastructure, (5) open collaboration, as well as (6) added services including patient support groups.@*CONCLUSION@#This study allowed for a better understanding of non-psychiatry trainees’ perspectives and approach towards patients manifesting with behavioral problems approach from non-psychiatric specialties and their understanding of psychiatry. Trainees had a good understanding of the role of psychiatry in their practice, while identifying barriers towards optimizing referral. This study was an example on how opening communication lines with the different subspecialties can bring to light, ways on how the hospital’s psychiatric services could be improved towards better patient service and care.

Behavioral problems and their relationship to maternal depression, marital relationships, social skills and parenting

Abstract Behavioral problems have been associated with multiple variables; however, studies simultaneously investigating parenting practices, marital relationships in bi-parental families, maternal depression, and child behavior remain a gap in the literature. The objective was to verify associations between positive and negative parenting practices, marital relationships, social skills, and behavioral problems among children from bi-parental families with and those without maternal depression; to identify the predictive effect of positive and negative parenting practices, marital relationships, children's social skills, and maternal depression, for internalizing, externalizing behavior problems and internalizing and externalizing comorbidities. A case-control study with a cross-sectional design was adopted to ensure the groups were homogeneous in regard to the children's, mothers', and families' sociodemographic characteristics. A total of 35 mothers currently with depression and 35 without depression indicators participated in the study, while the children were 25 preschoolers and 23 school-aged children. The mothers responded to instruments addressing depression, child behavior, parenting practices, and marital relationships. The results reveal maternal depression associated with marital relationships, positive parenting, and context variables. Maternal depression and marital relationship were found to influence externalizing problems; maternal depression, childrearing practices, marital relationships, and the children's behavioral repertoires influence internalizing and externalizing comorbidities; and none of the independent variables influenced the occurrence of internalizing problems.

Parental Perception Of Low Iq Facts Or Fiction: Retrospective Data From Clinic In Semi Rural Maharashtra

Objective: To study the association between physical and psychological problems perceived by parents and the IQ of their children. Methods: We studied 981 children in the child development center at Ahmednagar. Median age at followup was 7.8y (Q25=5.6y and Q75=10.4y, Babies underwent IQ evaluation by Binet Kamat scale (n=981); also their physical and psychological problems perceived by parents were documented. We categorized children into 4 categories using number of problems (physical and psychological separately) viz 1 (no problem), 2 (1 problem), 3 (2 problems), 4 (>2 problems). When we looked at physical problem data, 555 (56.6%) had no problem, 251 (25.6%) had 1, 117 (11.9%) had 2, and remaining 58 (5.9%) had more than 2. For psychological problems like not interested in studies, speech problems don't remember, don't understand, cannot concentrate, fears, etc. The distribution was 221 (22.5%), 212 (21.6%), 222 (22.6%) and 326 (33.3%) respectively. Result: The increasing trend of mean IQ for physical problem parameters from nil to >2 categories and decreasing prevalence of low IQ using Binet Kamat scale were not significant. However, for psychological problems the decreasing and statistically significant trend (p=0.000) was present for mean IQ, and a significant increasing trend (p=0.029) for prevalence of low IQ was observed. Conclusion: Psychological problems were associated with IQ. Numbers of problems were inversely correlated with IQ.