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- Title
The prevalence of child-psychiatric disorders among 8–9-year-old children in Danish mainstream schools.
- Authors
Bilenberg, N.; Petersen, D. J.; Hoerder, K.; Gillberg, C.
- Abstract
Bilenberg N, Petersen DJ, Hoerder K, Gillberg C. The prevalence of child-psychiatric disorders among 8–9-year-old children in Danish mainstream schoolsActa Psychiatr Scand 2005: 111: 59–67.© Blackwell Munksgaard 2005.Prevalence rates for child psychopathology in Denmark are unknown; and efficient screening and non-respondent analyses are essential for epidemiological purposes.A multi-method strategy involving a two-step design: first screening of 621 children between the ages of 8–9 years attending mainstream education using the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL). Second, screen-positive probands and a sample of screen-negative probands were given in-depth child-psychiatric assessment. In cases of non-respondents, children were assessed by teachers.CBCL screening results were compared with case status in clinical assessment. A positive predictive value of 0.25 and a correct classification rate (CCR) of 0.72 were obtained. The teacher interviews, used in cases of non-respondents, had a CCR of 0.87. According to DSM-IV criteria, the prevalence rate of psychiatric disorders was 10.l% [95% CI; 7.0–13.2].The CBCL proved an effective screening tool. The brief interview with teachers is a valid assessment of psychiatric disorders among non-respondents.
- Subjects
CHILD Behavior Checklist; CHILD psychiatry; MENTAL illness; CHILD psychology; CHILD psychopathology; MENTAL health
- Publication
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2005, Vol 111, Issue 1, p59
- ISSN
0001-690X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0447.2004.00432.x