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Ontario Child Health Study. I. Methodology
Archives of General Psychiatry
|September 1, 1987
Summary
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.
- 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.