The Prevalences of Behavioral Problems in Children and adolescents in Chengdu, Sichuan, China and Associated Risk Factors: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study.
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This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of behavioral problems in children and adolescents in Chengdu, Sichuan, China and the associated risk factors. A questionnaire survey was conducted with the students and their parents or caregivers from five primary and middle schools to investigate the parent-child relationship, family financial situations, health risk behaviors, and behavioral problems. A total of 8157 questionnaires were distributed, and 7928 (97.19%) valid questionnaires were returned. Among the 7928 valid questionnaires, 3846 were completed by female students and their parents or caregivers, and 4082 were completed by male students and their parents or caregivers. The average age of the surveyed students was 10.62 years. The prevalence rate of behavioral problems in children and adolescents was 13.79%, and the prevalence rate of behavioral problems significantly varied by gender and age. The female students had a higher prevalence rate of behavioral problems than male students (14.6% versus 13.0%). The students aged 12-16 years had a higher prevalence rate of behavioral problems than those aged 6-11 years (16.4% versus 12.2%). A correlation between behavioral problems and weekly pocket money was detected in the children and adolescents. Poor parent-child relationships, excessive screen time for both parents and children, short duration of sleep, and excessive intake of sugar-sweetened beverages could lead to a significant increase to the risk of developing behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Health-risky behaviors in children and adolescents were closely correlated to their behavioral problems. More attention should be paid to encouraging children and adolescents to live healthy lifestyles and tackling their behavioral problems.
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Psychology, Health & Medicine is a multidisciplinary journal highlighting human factors in health. The journal provides a peer reviewed forum to report on issues of psychology and health in practice. This key publication reaches an international audience, highlighting the variation and similarities within different settings and exploring multiple health and illness issues from theoretical, practical and management perspectives. It provides a critical forum to examine the wide range of applied health and illness issues and how they incorporate psychological knowledge, understanding, theory and intervention. The journal reflects the growing recognition of psychosocial issues as they affect health planning, medical care, disease reaction, intervention, quality of life, adjustment adaptation and management.
For many years theoretical research was very distant from applied understanding. The emerging movement in health psychology, changes in medical care provision and training, and consumer awareness of health issues all contribute to a growing need for applied research. This journal focuses on practical applications of theory, research and experience and provides a bridge between academic knowledge, illness experience, wellbeing and health care practice.
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