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[Evaluation of Cantabrian children's behaviour using the Eyberg questionnaire]
L Capa García1, A Bercedo Sanz, C Redondo Figuero
1Centro de Salud Besaya. Los Corrales de Buelna. Santander.
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|November 21, 2000
Summary
Pediatricians should routinely use the Eyberg questionnaire to screen for child behavior disorders, which affect about half of children in consultations. Factors like age, sex, parental education, and TV viewing influence behavior.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric behavioral health
- Child psychology
- Public health screening
Context:
- Behavioral problems are common in pediatric consultations, affecting approximately 50% of cases.
- Effective screening tools are essential for ambulatory care pediatricians to identify these issues early.
- The Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory offers a practical solution for assessing child behavior changes.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of behavior disorders in Cantabrian children using the Eyberg inventory.
- To evaluate the influence of age, sex, parental education, and media exposure on children's behavior.
- To assess the utility of the Eyberg questionnaire in a real-world pediatric setting.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed 796 children aged 2-13 using the Spanish Eyberg questionnaire.
- Prevalence data revealed common issues like "can't keep still" (25.6%).
- Lower disorder rates correlated with younger age, female sex, higher parental education, and later TV initiation; higher rates linked to increased TV viewing.
Impact:
- The study highlights the significant prevalence of child behavior disorders in primary care.
- Findings support the routine use of the Eyberg questionnaire by pediatricians for efficient screening.
- Identifying influencing factors like TV habits can inform targeted interventions and parental guidance.