Emotional and behavioral problems: a school-based study in southern Brazil / Problemas emocionais e comportamentais: um estudo de base escolar no sul do Brasil
Trends psychiatry psychother. (Impr.)
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41(3): 211-217, July-Sept. 2019. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction Mental health assessment in childhood needs to be carried out within a broader context that includes different factors. Objective To assess the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in schoolchildren and associated factors. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted with a school-based sample at 20 schools selected by systematic random sampling. Participants consisted of children aged 7-8 year old and their parents or primary caregivers. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used to screen for the presence of emotional and behavioral problems in children. Results A total of 596 dyads were evaluated. The prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems was 30.0% among boys and 28.2% among girls. Hyperactivity/inattention were more prevalent among boys (p=0.015). Belonging to economically disadvantaged strata increased the likelihood of emotional and behavioral problems among schoolchildren by 71% (p=0.001), while having parents or caregivers with mental disorder increased by 2.2 times that probability (p<0.001). Conclusion:
Our findings showed a high prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems among schoolchildren, as well as the influence of economic conditions and of the mental health of parents and caregivers on child mental health.RESUMO
Resumo Introdução A avaliação da saúde mental na infância necessita ser realizada dentro de um contexto amplo que considere os diferentes fatores envolvidos. Objetivo Verificar a prevalência de problemas emocionais e comportamentais em escolares, bem como fatores associados. Método Estudo transversal, com amostra de base escolar em que foram selecionadas 20 escolas por amostragem aleatória sistemática. Participaram crianças com 7-8 anos e seus pais ou principais cuidadores. A presença de problemas emocionais e comportamentais nas crianças foi rastreada pelo Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Resultados Foram avaliadas 596 díades. A prevalência de problemas emocionais e comportamentais foi de 30,0% entre os meninos e 28,2% entre as meninas. Sintomas de hiperatividade/desatenção foram mais prevalentes entre meninos (p=0,015). Pertencer a camadas menos favorecidas economicamente aumentou em 71% a probabilidade de problemas emocionais e comportamentais entre os escolares (p=0,001), enquanto ter pais ou cuidadores com transtorno mental aumentou 2,2 vezes tal probabilidade (p<0,001). Conclusões:
Nossos achados demonstram a elevada prevalência de problemas emocionais e comportamentais entre escolares, bem como a influência das condições econômicas e da saúde mental de pais e cuidadores sobre a saúde mental infantil.
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Main subject:
Child Behavior Disorders
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Affective Symptoms
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Emotions
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Trends psychiatry psychother. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Psychiatry
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Católica de Pelotas/BR
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