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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Global Mental Health

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  • Behavioral problems in preadolescence pose risks to children's current and future well-being.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and risk factors is crucial for effective interventions.
  • Gender differences in behavioral problems require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of behavioral problems in 11-12-year-old preadolescents.
  • To analyze the distribution of these problems by socioeconomic status and child characteristics.
  • To examine gender as a risk factor for behavioral problems in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Data collected using sociodemographic questionnaires and the Youth Self Report Form.
  • Participants were preadolescents aged 11 to 12 years from a middle-class school chain.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of overall behavioral problems was 28.6%.
  • Internalizing problems were more prevalent than externalizing problems (52% higher).
  • Male children had significantly higher odds for overall behavioral problems, internalizing problems, and co-occurring issues.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of behavioral problems in this cohort is high, aligning with global concerns.
  • Male preadolescents are at greater risk for overall and internalizing behavioral problems.
  • This study is the first to report gender-specific risks for co-occurring behavioral problems, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive interventions.