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[Depressive symptoms in caregivers and association with affective and behavioral problems in children and

Felipe Agudelo Hernández1, Marcela Guapacha Montoya2, Sonia De La Portilla Maya1

  • 1Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Manizales, Manizales, Caldas, Colombia.

Andes Pediatrica : Revista Chilena De Pediatria
|October 31, 2023
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Caregiver depression is linked to increased emotional and behavioral issues in children and adolescents. This study highlights the impact of parental mental health on child development.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Context:

  • Parental mental health significantly influences child well-being.
  • Understanding the caregiver-child dyad is crucial for effective interventions.
  • High prevalence of depressive symptoms in caregivers impacts child development.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the association between caregiver depressive symptoms and affective/behavioral problems in children and adolescents.
  • To quantify the prevalence of depressive symptoms in parents and their children's behavioral issues.
  • To explore the relationship between parental depression and perceived coping difficulties.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1100 children and adolescents in Colombia examined caregiver depression using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and child behavioral problems via the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL).
  • Results indicated that 32.4% of parents/caregivers screened positive for depression.
  • Children of depressed caregivers showed a higher prevalence of internalizing and externalizing symptoms.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the importance of screening and addressing parental depression to mitigate negative outcomes in children.
  • Highlights the need for integrated mental health services supporting both caregivers and children.
  • Provides evidence for targeted interventions in school-based settings to address familial mental health disparities.
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