[Study on the epidemiology and factors influencing the behavior of school children in Taiyuan].
OBJECTIVE
To study the epidemiological features and factors influencing behavior problems of school children in Taiyuan.


METHODS
One thousand five hundred and ninety-seven school children aged 6 - 11 years selected from three schools differently located in three city proper were measured by Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist.


RESULTS
Pervaleuce rate of children having behavior problems averaged 12.34%, with 12.40% in boys and 12.27% in girls. If was found higher in Hexi than in other two schools. The total scores of CBCL hyperkinesia and discipline violation among boys were higher than that of girls. The score including depression, somatic problem, and social withdraw of girls was found higher than that of boys. The result of multiple regression indicated that factors as interest in study, easy rearing, and good living condition when mother was in pregnancy were possibly benefit to behavior development in children, while beating and scolding children, indifference toward children, and particular preference of diet seemed to be the main risk factors affecting children's behavior.


CONCLUSIONS
There appeared different rates of childrens behavior problems among pupils. The scores of CBCL were different between boys and girls. It is essential to adopt comprehensive measures for the prevention of behavior problems in children.
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Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China.
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Yan
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D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors