Estimating the Prevalence of Early Childhood Serious Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Challenges and Recommendations

Brauner, Cheryl Boydell; Stephens, Cheryll Bowers

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“…12 The overall prevalence among preschool-aged children (age 1-6 years) was 10%, while another literature review reported a prevalence range of 9.5 to 14.2% for emotional/behavior problems among children under 5. 14 In Brazil, studies on the prevalence of these conditions within the preschool age group are insufficient.…”

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Prevalence of behavior problems and associated factors in preschool children from the city of Salvador, state of Bahia, Brazil

Santos

Queirós²,

Barreto

et al. 2015

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Objective: To identify the prevalence of internalizing and externalizing behavior problems among preschoolers from the city of Salvador, state of Bahia, Brazil, and their associations with maternal mental health and family characteristics. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 349 children aged 49 to 72 months, randomly selected from 20,000 households representing the range of socioeconomic and environmental conditions in Salvador. In 1999, we assessed sociodemographic variables and family environment characteristics. In 2001, we used the Child Behavior Checklist to measure and describe the frequencies of behavior problems. We conducted bivariate and multivariate analysis to estimate associations between family and maternal factors and prevalence of behavior problems. Results: The overall prevalence of behavior problems was 23.5%. The prevalence of internalizing problems was 9.7%, and that of externalizing problems, 25.2%. Behavior problems were associated with several maternal mental health variables, namely: presence of at least one psychiatric diagnosis (odds radio [OR] 3.01, 95%CI 1.75-5.18), anxiety disorder (OR 2.06, 95%CI 1.20-3.46), affective disorder (OR 2.10, 95%CI 1.21-3.65), and mental health disorders due to use of psychoactive substances (OR 2.31, 95%CI 1.18-4.55). Conclusion: The observed prevalence of child behavior problems fell within the range reported in previous studies. Maternal mental health is an important risk factor for behavior problems in preschoolaged children.

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“…[14][15][16] Therefore, any comparison of the prevalence of such problems is hindered by the use of varying methods and instruments.…”

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Prevalence of behavior problems and associated factors in preschool children from the city of Salvador, state of Bahia, Brazil

Santos

Queirós²,

Barreto

et al. 2015

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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“…Estimates of the number of children suffering from serious behavioral and socialemotional problems vary significantly depending on the methodology and criteria used to diagnose the disorder (Brauner & Stephens, 2006). However, one thing is clear: the occasion of serious behavioral and social-emotional disorder in childhood is linked to a variety of long-term problems including juvenile delinquency, school drop-out, incarceration, substance use, and a host of other negative outcomes that are costly to society (Campbell, 1991;Emond, Ormel, Veenstra, & Oldehinkel, 2007;Loeber, 1991;Ramey & Ramey, 1998).…”

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The efficacy of conjoint behavioral consultation on parents and children in the home setting: Results of a randomized controlled trial

Sheridan

Ryoo

Garbacz

et al. 2013

Journal of School Psychology

115

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The present study is a large-scale randomized trial testing the effects of a family-school partnership model (i.e., Conjoint Behavioral Consultation, CBC) for promoting behavioral competence and decreasing problem behaviors of children identified by their teachers as disruptive. CBC is a structured approach to problem solving that involves consultants, parents, and teachers. The effects of CBC on family variables that are commonly associated with important outcomes among school-aged children (i.e., family involvement and parent competence in problem solving), as well as child outcomes at home, were evaluated. Participants were 207 children with disruptive behaviors from 91 classrooms in 21 schools in kindergarten through grade 3 and their parents and teachers. Results indicated that there were significantly different increases in home-school communication and parent competence in problem solving for participants in the CBC relative to control group. Likewise, compared to children in the control group, children in the CBC group showed significantly greater decreases in arguing, defiance, noncompliance, and tantrums. The degree of family risk moderated parents' competence in problem solving and children's total problem behaviors, teasing, and tantrums.

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“…69 Coexisting conditions can act as "red flags" for developing infant mental health concerns (Table 2). 70,71 Likewise, mental health issues affecting the infant/toddler can result in additional developmental delay or dysfunction. 15 As awareness of infant mental health issues increases and as more focus is placed on providing needed services for this group, the medical home and the Part C programs together remain at the forefront of identification, intervention, and surveillance over time.…”

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Early Intervention, IDEA Part C Services, and the Medical Home: Collaboration for Best Practice and Best Outcomes

Tapia¹,

Murphy²,

Norwood³

et al. 2013

Pediatrics

151

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The medical home and the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Part C Early Intervention Program share many common purposes for infants and children ages 0 to 3 years, not the least of which is a family-centered focus. Professionals in pediatric medical home practices see substantial numbers of infants and toddlers with developmental delays and/or complex chronic conditions. Economic, health, and family-focused data each underscore the critical role of timely referral for relationship-based, individualized, accessible early intervention services and the need for collaborative partnerships in care. The medical home process and Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Part C policy both support nurturing relationships and family-centered care; both offer clear value in terms of economic and health outcomes. Best practice models for early intervention services incorporate learning in the natural environment and coaching models. Proactive medical homes provide strategies for effective developmental surveillance, family-centered resources, and tools to support high-risk groups, and comanagement of infants with special health care needs, including the monitoring of services provided and outcomes achieved.

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Estimating the Prevalence of Early Childhood Serious Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Challenges and Recommendations

Cited by 263 publications

References 28 publications

Prevalence of behavior problems and associated factors in preschool children from the city of Salvador, state of Bahia, Brazil

Prevalence of behavior problems and associated factors in preschool children from the city of Salvador, state of Bahia, Brazil

The efficacy of conjoint behavioral consultation on parents and children in the home setting: Results of a randomized controlled trial

Early Intervention, IDEA Part C Services, and the Medical Home: Collaboration for Best Practice and Best Outcomes

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