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Using the child behavior checklist to evaluate behavioral problems in children with epilepsy

Peng-Cheng Fang1, Yung-Jung Chen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Sin-Lau Christian Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan. pcyj@mail.ncku.edu.tw

Acta Paediatrica Taiwanica = Taiwan Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi
|February 13, 2008
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Children with epilepsy often exhibit behavioral problems. The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) can effectively screen for these issues in pediatric epilepsy patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Childhood epilepsy frequently co-occurs with behavioral challenges.
  • Understanding the behavioral profile of epileptic children is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the behavioral profile of children with chronic epilepsy using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL).

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated 56 children with epilepsy and 45 age-matched healthy controls.
  • Assessed clinical variables and utilized CBCL scores for internalizing and externalizing behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Epileptic children showed significantly higher CBCL scores for internalizing and externalizing behaviors compared to controls.
  • Behavioral disturbances were identified in 42% of epileptic children versus 8% of controls.

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral problems require focused attention in children diagnosed with epilepsy.
  • The CBCL is a valuable screening tool for identifying behavioral issues in this population.
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