title: Prevalence of, and factors associated with, problem behaviors in adults with intellectual disabilities.
abstract: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of problem behaviors in adults with intellectual disabilities and to investigate which factors are independently associated with problem behaviors. A population-based cohort (n = 1023) had comprehensive individual assessments. Data were examined using multivariate logistic regression. The prevalence of problem behaviors was 22.5% (psychiatrists' opinion) or 18.7% (DC-LD criteria). Factors independently associated with problem behaviors were lower ability level, female gender, living in a congregate care setting or with paid carer support (rather than living with a family carer), having urinary incontinence; visual impairment, not having Down syndrome, and not having severe physical disabilities. Further studies focusing on the etiology, course, and treatment of problem behaviors are required.
authors.affiliation: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Sheena
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Sally-Ann
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.forename: Elita
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Smiley
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Allan
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: Jillian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Morrison
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001076:Aptitude; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing; D015897:Comorbidity; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005581:Foster Home Care; D016352:Group Homes; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010552:Personality Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011594:Psychometrics; D012737:Sex Factors