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Emotional and behavioral status and associated factors among inmates aged 11-16 years of Children’s Homes in the Gampaha Probationary Division

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dc.contributor.author Manori, D.M.S.
dc.contributor.author Jayawardana, P.L.
dc.date.accessioned 2016-05-03T05:24:15Z
dc.date.available 2016-05-03T05:24:15Z
dc.date.issued 2016
dc.identifier.citation Proceedings of the 25th Anniversary International Scientific Conference. Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya; 2016: 106 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12915
dc.description Free paper session 5: Paediatric and Adolescent Health OP 25 - 25th Anniversary International Scientific Conference, 6-8 April 2016, Faculty of Medicine,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.description.abstract BACKGROUND: Emotional and behavioral disorders are common among inmates of Children’s Homes due to lack of love, affection and care available compared to their counterparts living with parents. OBJECTIVE: To describe the emotional and behavioral status and the associated factors among inmates aged 11-16 years of Children’s Homes in the Gampaha Probationary Division. METHODS: This was a descriptive cross sectional study. All eligible inmates of 14 Children’s Homes in Gampaha Probationary Division were recruited. Study instruments comprised, self-rated Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, interviewer administered questionnaire on socio demographic and other relevant factors and a checklist. Associations were tested using chi square test. A probability of <0.05 was considered significant. The results were expressed as odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). RESULTS: Response rate was 100% (n=279). The prevalence of abnormal emotional and behavioral status (E&BS) was 26.2% (95% CI: 21.1-31.7). Conduct problems were the highest (28.7%; 95% CI: 23.4-34.4) and prosocial problems were the lowest (3.6%; 95% CI: 1.7-6.5). Female sex (OR= 3.1; 95% CI: 1.7-5.9, p<0.001), living in Children’s Homes for more than six years (OR= 2.1; 95% CI: 1.1–4.0, p= 0.01), having less than 10 friends (OR= 1.8; 95% CI: 1.03-3.1, p = 0.04) and keeping problems to themselves (OR= 8.2; 95% CI: 3.5-19.7, p<0.001) were significantly associated with having abnormal E&BS. CONCLUSIONS: Observed prevalence of E&BS was higher than figures from general population which was 18.9%. Except “sex”, all other associated factors are modifiable. Recommend early screening and establishment of counseling services. en_US
dc.language.iso en_US en_US
dc.publisher Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.subject Emotional and behavioral status en_US
dc.title Emotional and behavioral status and associated factors among inmates aged 11-16 years of Children’s Homes in the Gampaha Probationary Division en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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