Psychopathology and Neuropsychological Characteristics of Children of Men with Alcohol Dependence
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چکیده
Introduction: Children of men with alcohol dependence are at high risk for a wide range of behavioral and neuropsychological problems. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the psychopathology and neuropsychological characteristics of children of men with alcohol dependence syndrome. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 children (50 in the study group and 50 in the control group) were evaluated for psychopathology and neuropsychological characteristics. Tools used were semi-structured proforma for sociodemographic data, general health questionnaire, child behavior checklist (CBCL), and Malin’s intelligence scale for Indian children (MISIC). Results: Children of men with alcohol dependence had higher scores on CBCL and lower scores on MISIC, as compared to the children in control group. Conclusion: Our study suggests that children of men with alcohol dependence had increased psychopathology and impaired neuropsychological characteristics when compared to children of men without alcohol dependence syndrome.
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