A survey of behavior problems in children with epilepsy

Over a period of 3 consecutive months, a cross-sectional, descriptive survey was made of the frequency of behavior problems and needs, as reported by their caregivers, of 6- to 18-year-old epileptic children attending two neurology clinics, using the Child Behavior Checklist. Caregivers of 175 child...

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Published in:Epilepsy & behavior 2005-06, Vol.6 (4), p.581-586
Main Authors: Keene, Daniel L., Manion, Ian, Whiting, Sharon, Belanger, Edgar, Brennan, Renee, Jacob, Pierre, Humphreys, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Behavior
Caregivers - psychology
Child
Child Behavior Disorders - epidemiology
Child Behavior Disorders - etiology
Child Behavior Disorders - psychology
Children
Cross-Sectional Studies
Data Collection
Epilepsy
Epilepsy - pathology
Epilepsy - physiopathology
Female
Humans
Male
Mental Health Services - statistics & numerical data
Psychological Tests - statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Over a period of 3 consecutive months, a cross-sectional, descriptive survey was made of the frequency of behavior problems and needs, as reported by their caregivers, of 6- to 18-year-old epileptic children attending two neurology clinics, using the Child Behavior Checklist. Caregivers of 175 children were approached to take part in the study; 158 (90%) completed the Child Behavior Checklist. The mean age of the children was 11.3 (range, 6–18). t scores >70 were obtained for 15.9% of the group for total behavior, 12.7% of the group for internalized behavior and 11.4% of the group for externalized behavior. Compared with those with normal scores, children with elevated t scores were more likely to have learning difficulties and to require the use of more community services.
ISSN:1525-5050
1525-5069
DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2005.03.004