Self-reported emotional and behavioral problems among school-going adolescents in Nepal-A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies on self-reported emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs) among adolescents are still sparse in many low- and middle-income countries. In Nepal, no such studies have been performed on a larger scale, and little is known about self-reported EBPs in the adolescent population.

Methods

This cross-sectional, school-based study on EBPs included 1904 adolescents aged 11-18 years, enrolled in government and private schools located in 16 districts in Nepal. The Nepali version of the Youth Self Report form was used to assess self-reported EBPs, and the Teacher Report Form was used to assess academic performance. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for gender comparisons on adolescents' EBPs and on academic competence. Multiple regression analysis was done to explo

SUBMITTER: Adhikari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10289424 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature