Factor structure and normative data of the Sinhalese version of self reported Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for adolescents

Perera, S. S. N.; Thalagala, Eranga; Chandrarathna, SH; Agampodi, TC; Nugegoda, DB; Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika

doi:10.4038/cmj.v58i2.5682

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“…The responses are grouped into three types: Verbal reasoning, Verbal aggression, and Physical violence. This scale has been translated into Sinhala, culturally adapted and validated (71).…”

Section: Parent-child Conflict Tactics Scalementioning

confidence: 99%

Rating Scales validated for Sri Lankan populations

Suraweera¹,

Hanwella²,

Sivayokan³

et al. 2013

Sri Lanka J. Psyc.

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“…The responses are grouped into three types: Verbal reasoning, Verbal aggression, and Physical violence. This scale has been translated into Sinhala, culturally adapted and validated (71).…”

Section: Parent-child Conflict Tactics Scalementioning

confidence: 99%

Rating Scales validated for Sri Lankan populations

Suraweera¹,

Hanwella²,

Sivayokan³

et al. 2013

Sri Lanka J. Psyc.

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“…The parent rated version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used to assess the presence of psychological problems among the children [ 19 ]. The SDQ has previously been translated to Sinhala and validated in Sri Lanka [ 19 ]. The SDQ has 5 subscales with 5 items each.…”

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Psychological Problems and Socioemotional Wellbeing among Children of Mothers with Depression and Their Association with Sociodemographic Factors in a Sri Lankan Setting

2018

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Background Maternal depression is known to be associated with anxiety, depression, oppositional and conduct disorders, neurocognitive deficits, ADHD, substance abuse, and personality disorder in the offspring. We aimed to describe the proportion of psychological problems among children of mothers with depression in Sri Lanka and to describe the associated sociodemographic factors. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 100 children and adolescents between 4 and 16 years, whose mothers have a diagnosis of depression and are currently in remission. Specifically designed instruments were used to extract sociodemographic details and data on mother's illness. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used to detect psychological problems in children. Results 14% of the children scored abnormally high in hyperactivity, 13% in conduct problems, 12% in emotional problems, 9% in peer problems, and 10% in total difficulties. Children (4–12 years) scored significantly higher than the adolescents in hyperactivity and externalizing problems (p < 0.05). Significant differences were also found in peer problems (p < 0.05), internalizing problems (p < 0.05), and total difficulties (p < 0.05) in relation to the age of the mother. Conclusion Screening the children of mothers with depression for psychological problems and developing a holistic management plan, which includes measures to ensure their wellbeing, is important.

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“…Psychological morbidity of children was then assessed using the Strengths and difficulties questionnaire which measures 25 attributes, along five scales; emotional, conduct, hyperactivity, peer relationship problems and pro-social behaviours. This is a parent-administered questionnaire which has been previously translated, used and validated in Sinhalese [17][18][19]. Depressive symptoms of parents were assessed by the 20-item 'Centre for epidemiological studies depression scale (CESD)' which has also been previously translated and validated for Sinhalese [20].…”

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Psychological morbidity among children with transfusion dependent β-thalassaemia and their parents in Sri Lanka

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Background Thalassaemia is a chronic disease which requires lifelong treatment in a majority. Despite recent advances in the medical care, minimal attempts are made to improve psychological health in these patients. In this study, we aim to describe the psychological morbidity in patients with transfusion dependent β-thalassaemia and their mothers in Sri Lanka. Methods This case control study was conducted in the three largest thalassaemia centres of Sri Lanka. All patients with transfusion dependent β-thalassaemia aged 4-18 years were recruited as cases whilst a randomly selected group of children without chronic diseases were recruited as controls. Psychological morbidity of children was assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and depressive symptoms of mothers was assessed by the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Results 288 transfusion dependent β-thalassaemia patients and equal number of controls were recruited. Abnormal emotional, conduct, hyperactivity and peer relationship symptom scores were reported by 18%, 17%, 9% and 14% of patients with thalassaemia respectively. Prevalences of abnormal psychological symptom scores in all domains were significantly higher among patients compared to controls. Abnormal conduct symptoms were significantly more prevalent among patients with HbE β-thalassaemia and those with suboptimal pretransfusion haemoglobin levels, lower transfusion volumes, hypothyroidism and undernutrition. Short stature was associated with abnormal emotional and hyperactivity scores. Depressive symptoms were significantly higher among mothers of patients with

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Factor structure and normative data of the Sinhalese version of self reported Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for adolescents

Abstract: Factor structure and internal consistency of the current Sinhalese version of the self reported SDQ is not satisfactory. Revalidation of this version of SDQ is recommended to capture the intended objectives of the SDQ.

Cited by 14 publications

References 12 publications

Rating Scales validated for Sri Lankan populations

Rating Scales validated for Sri Lankan populations

Psychological Problems and Socioemotional Wellbeing among Children of Mothers with Depression and Their Association with Sociodemographic Factors in a Sri Lankan Setting

Psychological morbidity among children with transfusion dependent β-thalassaemia and their parents in Sri Lanka

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