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Social-emotional problems in preschool-aged children: opportunities for prevention and early intervention

Courtney M Brown1, Kristen A Copeland, Heidi Sucharew

  • 1Division of General and Community Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. courtneym.brown@cchmc.org

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
|August 29, 2012
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One in four low-income preschoolers show social-emotional problems. Most parents are receptive to mental health referrals, indicating a key opportunity for early intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Mental Health Interventions

Background:

  • Social-emotional problems are common in preschool-aged children.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial for long-term outcomes.
  • Low-income populations often face barriers to accessing care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of social-emotional problems in low-income preschoolers.
  • To examine the family context of these children.
  • To assess parental receptivity to mental health referrals.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study in urban primary care clinics.
  • 254 parents of 3- and 4-year-olds completed surveys.
  • Used the Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE) and additional questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • 24% of children screened positive for social-emotional problems.
  • Parents of children with positive screens often had depressive symptoms (45%) or lacked non-parental childcare (27%).
  • 79% of parents were open to mental health referrals, yet only 16% had received one previously.

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of low-income preschoolers exhibit social-emotional challenges.
  • Primary care settings can facilitate early identification and intervention.
  • Parental openness to referrals presents a vital opportunity for developing targeted support systems.
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