Influence of psychosocial risk factors on the trajectory of mental health problems from childhood to adolescence: a longitudinal study

TitleInfluence of psychosocial risk factors on the trajectory of mental health problems from childhood to adolescence: a longitudinal study
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsFatori, D., I. A. Bordin, B. M. Curto, and C. S. de Paula
BACKGROUND: Longitudinal epidemiological studies involving child/adolescent mental health problems are scarce in developing countries, particularly in regions characterized by adverse living conditions. We examined the influence of psychosocial factors on the trajectory of child/adolescent mental health problems (CAMHP) over time. METHODS: A population-based sample of 6- to 13-year-olds with CAMHP was followed-up from 2002-2003 (Time 1/T1) to 2007-2008 (Time 2/T2), with 86 out of 124 eligible children/adolescents at T1 being reassessed at T2 (sample loss: 30.6%). OUTCOME: CAMHP at T2 according to the Child Behavior Checklist/CBCL's total problem scale. Psychosocial factors: T1 variables (child/adolescent's age, family socioeconomic status); trajectory of variables from T1 to T2 (child/adolescent exposure to severe physical punishment, mother exposure to severe physical marital violence, maternal anxiety/depression); and T2 variables (maternal education, child/adolescent's social support and pro-social activities). RESULTS: Multivariate analysis identified two risk factors for child/adolescent MHP at T2: aggravation of child/adolescent physical punishment and aggravation of maternal anxiety/depression. CONCLUSIONS: The current study shows the importance of considering child/adolescent physical punishment and maternal anxiety/depression in intervention models and mental health care policies.
Title Influence of psychosocial risk factors on the trajectory of mental health problems from childhood to adolescence: a longitudinal study
Publication Title BMC Psychiatry
Publication Type Journal Article
Published Year 2013
Authors D. Fatori; I.A. Bordin; B.M. Curto; C.S. de Paula
Edition 2013/01/19
Accession Number 23327711
ISBN Number 1471-244x
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