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Muideen O Bakare1, Vincent N Ubochi, Peter O Ebigbo
1Child and Adolescent Unit, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, New Haven, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. mobakare2000@yahoo.com
Italian Journal of Pediatrics
|May 15, 2010
Summary
Behavioral problems are common in Nigerian children with intellectual disability, impacting learning. Establishing school-based mental health programs is crucial for early identification and intervention.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Developmental Disabilities
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Most Nigerian schools lack mental health support for intellectually disabled children.
- Behavioral issues frequently complicate intellectual disability in special education settings.
- Limited data exists on behavioral problems in sub-Saharan African children with intellectual disability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence and pattern of behavioral problems in Nigerian children with intellectual disability.
- To identify factors associated with these behavioral problems.
- To highlight the need for mental health services in special education.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for teacher-rated screening.
- Screened children with intellectual disability in a special education facility in southeastern Nigeria.
- Collected socio-demographic data using a separate questionnaire.
Main Results:
- 47.7% of 44 children with intellectual disability exhibited borderline or abnormal behavioral problems.
- Mild intellectual disability was linked to higher total difficulties scores.
- Males showed higher rates of conduct and hyperactivity problems than females.
Conclusions:
- Significant co-morbid behavioral problems exist in Nigerian children with intellectual disability.
- These issues negatively affect educational and functional outcomes.
- Urgent need for school-based mental health programs and screening tools for early intervention.
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