Prevalence of behavioural and psychological problems in working children
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S Bandeali, A Jawad, A Azmatullah, HB Liaquat, I Aqeel, A Afzal, A Umal, K Abidi, SM Israr
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2008•ecommons.aku.eduOBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and screen the nature and types of behavioural
and psychological problems among working children in Karachi. METHODS: A cross
sectional study was conducted in three urban squatter settlements of Karachi from May to
June 2006, targeting working children aged 11-16 years. Behavioural Problems of these
children were estimated by using the self reported Urdu version of the Strengths and
Difficulty Questionnaire. The results were cross-tabulated using SPSS 13.0 with the …
and psychological problems among working children in Karachi. METHODS: A cross
sectional study was conducted in three urban squatter settlements of Karachi from May to
June 2006, targeting working children aged 11-16 years. Behavioural Problems of these
children were estimated by using the self reported Urdu version of the Strengths and
Difficulty Questionnaire. The results were cross-tabulated using SPSS 13.0 with the …
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and screen the nature and types of behavioural and psychological problems among working children in Karachi.
METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted in three urban squatter settlements of Karachi from May to June 2006, targeting working children aged 11-16 years. Behavioural Problems of these children were estimated by using the self reported Urdu version of the Strengths and Difficulty Questionnaire. The results were cross-tabulated using SPSS 13.0 with the identified risk-factors.
RESULTS: Out of a total of 225 respondents, 94.2%(n= 212) males and 5.8%(n= 13) females, the prevalence of Behavioural Problems among working children was found to be 9.8%. Peer problems were most prevalent (16.9%) seconded by Conduct problems (16.7%). Adverse family environment and work environment were closely associated with Behavioural Problems in these children.
CONCLUSION: Our study reinforces the need for measures to improve the environment of the children and prevent the psychological and behavioural problems associated with working children. Gradual, long-term policies are required to decrease the need for working children, though sudden abolishment would cause more detrimental effects.
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