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In a questionnaire survey of 10,000 primary school children, parents and teachers reported behaviour problems in 38% of 6199 children on whom complete information was made available. Categorization of 3572 behaviour problems according to a modified APA-DSM II classification showed aggressive reactions to be the commonest (22.7%). This was followed by disorders of sleep (17.1%), unsocial aggressive reactions (15.5%), aggressive-regressive reactions (13.5%), regressive reactions (10.7%), school grade problems (8.7%) and others. Significant influence of sex, age and socio-economic class was noted on the overall prevalence, and prevalence of specific behaviour problems. A general lack of awareness among the parents about the childhood behavioural problems was noticeable from the pattern of utilization of the pediatric outpatient services in the study area. There is a need to educate parents on behaviour of children and the significance of behavioural deviations.
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Bhargava, S., Garg, O.P., Singhi, S. et al. Prevalence of behaviour problems in Ajmer school children. Indian J Pediatr 55, 408–415 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02810363
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