Strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ): a study of school children in Ribeirão Preto

Strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ): a study of school children in Ribeirão Preto.

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to investigate possible child psychiatric disorders using the strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ). METHOD SDQ is a questionnaire that screens child mental health problems, comprising a total of 25 items divided in five subscales: emotional problems, hyperactivity, relationship, conduct and pro-social behavior, with five items in each subscal...

The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for preschool children-a Swedish validation.

BACKGROUND In Sweden, 80-90% of children aged 1-5 years attend preschool, and that environment is well suited to identify behaviours that may be signs of mental health problems. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a well-known short and structured instrument measuring child behaviours that indicate mental health problems well suited for preschool use. AIM To investigate whet...

Epidemiological Study of Youth Mental Health Using Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)

BACKGROUND Prevention and treatment of youths` mental disorders are important, not just for to diminish their present problems but to improve their functions in adulthood. This study was performed to evaluate the mental health status of 6-18 years old youths in a community-based sample using the strength and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ). METHODS Parent of 2000 youths (6-18 years old) were...

The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Africa: a scoping review of its application and validation

Background Child and adolescent mental health in Africa remains largely neglected. Quick and cost-effective ways for early detection may aid early intervention. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is globally used to screen for mental health problems, but little is known about its use in Africa. We set out to perform a scoping review to examine existing studies that have used the...

epidemiological study of youth mental health using strengths and difficulties questionnaire (sdq)