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Abdominal pain in six-year-olds: an epidemiological study in a new town

C Faull, A R Nicol

    Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed

    Insights

    Recurrent abdominal pain affects nearly 27% of young children. Factors like psychiatric issues, maternal support, and school adjustment are linked to this common childhood condition.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Child Psychology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) is a common pediatric issue.
    • Understanding its prevalence and associated factors is crucial for early intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of recurrent abdominal pain in second-year infant children.
    • To identify factors associated with recurrent abdominal pain in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • A postal questionnaire was administered to all 494 second-year infant children in a new town.
    • Follow-up sampling and detailed interviews were conducted.
    • Data analysis explored associations between pain and various psychosocial factors.

    Main Results:

    • The prevalence of recurrent abdominal pain ranged from 24.5% to 26.9%.
    • Associations were found with psychiatric deviance (home and school), maternal social support, school adjustment difficulties, and house ownership status.

    Conclusions:

    • Recurrent abdominal pain is prevalent in young children.
    • Psychosocial factors, including psychiatric issues and social support, play a significant role.
    • Parental management strategies require further investigation.

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