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 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.
Keene
Daniel L
DL
Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ont., Canada. dkeene@exchange.cheo.on.ca
Manion
Ian
I
Whiting
Sharon
S
Belanger
Edgar
E
Brennan
Renee
R
Jacob
Pierre
P
Humphreys
Peter
P
D000293:Adolescent; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003625:Data Collection; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011581:Psychological Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires