Epidemiological Study of Youth Mental Health Using Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
Author(s):
S. Arman , M. Keypour , Mr Maracy , A. Attari
Abstract:
Background
Prevention and treatment of youths` mental disorders are important, not just for to diminish their present problems but to improve their functions in adulthood. This study was performed to evaluate the mental health status of 6-18 years old youths in a community-based sample using the strength and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ).. Methods
Parent of 2000 youths (6-18 years old) were selected from 250 clusters from different municipality areas of Isfahan, Iran and they responded to extended version of SDQ parent`s form. The mean score in each subscale and prevalence of symptom and relation with some demographic features were determined.. Results
The total score of SDQ was 26%, means that 26% of youth had psychiatric problems. By determining the subscale score, it reveals that conduct disorder (34.7%) was the most common problem in youth followed by peer relationship problems (25.4%), emotional problems (24.5%), hyperactivity (23%) and impairment of prosocial behavior (5.7%).. Conclusion
Our findings showed that mental health of youth population in Isfahan especially the conduct problem needs more attention.Keywords:
Language:
English
Published:
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, Volume:14 Issue: 6, Jun 2012
Page:
371
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