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This study outlines a community survey methodology to assess emotional and behavioral disorders in children aged 4-16 in Ontario, Canada. Findings aid in planning future child mental health resource allocation.

Area of Science:

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Emotional and behavioral disorders are significant concerns in childhood.
Accurate prevalence data is crucial for effective mental health service planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and describe a methodology for a community survey.
To determine the prevalence of emotional and behavioral disorders in children aged 4-16 in Ontario, Canada.

Main Methods:

Community-based survey design.
Detailed description of sampling methods and instrumentation.
Household participation rate of 91% (1869/2052 eligible households).

Main Results:

Successfully developed and implemented a survey methodology.

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Collected data on the prevalence of childhood emotional and behavioral disorders.

Conclusions:

The developed methodology is effective for assessing childhood disorders.
Survey results provide essential data for optimizing mental health resource allocation in Ontario.