A latent class analysis of the socio-demographic factors and associations with mental and behavioral disorders among Australian children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have shown a relationship between socio-demographic variables and the mental health of children and adolescents. However, no research has been found on a model-based cluster analysis of socio-demographic characteristics with mental health. This study aimed to identify the cluster of the items representing the socio-demographic characteristics of Australian children and adolescents aged 11-17 years by using latent class analysis (LCA) and examining the associations with their mental health.

Methods

Children and adolescents aged 11-17 years (n = 3152) were considered from the 2013-2014 Young Minds Matter: The Second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. LCA was performed based on relevant socio-demographic factors fr

SUBMITTER: Afroz N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10194994 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature