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Emotional and behavioral problems: a school-based study in southern Brazil
Suelen de Lima Bach1, Mariane Lopez Molina1, Paulinia Leal do Amaral1
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Comportamento, Universidade Católica de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
|August 8, 2019
Summary
Childhood emotional and behavioral problems are common, affecting nearly 30% of schoolchildren. Economic disadvantage and parental mental health significantly increase the risk for these issues.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Child mental health assessment requires a holistic approach considering multiple influencing factors.
- Early identification of emotional and behavioral problems is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in 7-8-year-old schoolchildren.
- To identify factors associated with these problems, including socioeconomic status and parental mental health.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, school-based study involving 596 child-caregiver dyads.
- Systematic random sampling selected 20 schools.
- Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) used for screening.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems was 30.0% in boys and 28.2% in girls.
- Hyperactivity/inattention was more common in boys (p=0.015).
- Economic disadvantage (OR 1.71, p=0.001) and parental mental disorder (OR 2.2, p<0.001) significantly increased problem likelihood.
Conclusions:
- High prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in schoolchildren observed.
- Socioeconomic factors and parental mental health are significant predictors of child mental health.
- Findings highlight the need for integrated support systems addressing family and economic contexts.
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