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Prevalence and pattern of psychiatric morbidity in children
A Sidana1, M S Bhatia, S Choudhary
1Deptt. of Psychiatry, UCMS & GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi.
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This study analyzed 300 children aged 2-12 years, identifying mental retardation and epilepsy as the most common diagnoses at a Delhi child guidance clinic. ADHD and childhood depression were also significant findings.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Child guidance clinics are crucial for diagnosing and managing pediatric mental health conditions.
- Understanding the prevalence of specific disorders in children is essential for public health planning and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of various psychiatric and developmental disorders among children attending a child guidance clinic.
- To provide epidemiological data on common childhood conditions in a specific urban population.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 300 children (175 boys, 125 girls) aged 2-12 years was conducted.
- Data was collected from November 1994 to October 1996 at the Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Child Guidance Clinic, Delhi.
- Diagnoses were established using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) criteria.
Main Results:
- Mental retardation was the most prevalent diagnosis (20.6%), followed closely by epilepsy (20%).
- Other significant diagnoses included hysterical conversion reaction (6.3%), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (5%), and childhood depression (6%).
Conclusions:
- Mental retardation and epilepsy represent substantial diagnostic burdens in pediatric populations presenting to child guidance services.
- The findings highlight the need for accessible diagnostic and therapeutic services for a range of childhood disorders, including neurodevelopmental and emotional conditions.
Abstract:
Present study was carried out at child guidance clinic of Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi. Sample consisted of 300 children (175 boys and 125 girls of aged 2-12 years) from November, 1994 to October, 1996. Diagnoses were made by using ICD-10 criteria. The major diagnoses were mental retardation (20.6%), epilepsy (20%), hysterical conversion reaction (6.3%), ADHD (5%) and childhood depression (6%).