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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 |
Appears in Collections: | 25th Anniversary International Scientific Conference-2016 |
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