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A descriptive study of behavioral problems in schoolgoing children
Anindya Kumar Gupta1, Monica Mongia2, Ajoy Kumar Garg3
1Department of Psychiatry, Command Hospital (Air Force), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Background:
Behavioral problems among schoolgoing children are of significant concern to teachers and parents. These are known to have both immediate and long-term unfavorable consequences. Despite the high prevalence, studies on psychiatric morbidity among school children are lacking in our country.
Materials And Methods:
Five hundred children aged 6-18 years were randomly selected from a government school in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and assessed for cognitive, emotional, or behavioral problems using standardized tools.
Results:
About 22.7% of children showed behavioral, cognitive, or emotional problems. Additional screening and evaluation tools pointed toward a higher prevalence of externalizing symptoms among boys than girls.
Conclusion:
The study highlights the importance of regular screening of school children for preventive as well as timely remedial measures.
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