Family correlates of behavioral problems among adolescents in Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, 20% of adolescents exhibit behavioral problems. Behavioral problems are associated with individual and environmental factors. However, little is known about the contribution of the nuclear family to the development of behavioral problems in adolescents from sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to explore family-based correlates influencing behavioral problems among adolescents in Rwanda.

Methods

With an institutional-based cross-sectional study design, a convenience sample of 158 participants {107 males and 51 females; Mean age (M) = 16.96, Standard Deviation (SD) = 1.86; age ranging from 13 to 23 years} was selected in secondary schools in the Nyarugenge district. Participants filled out Behavioral Problems Scale (BPS), Child and Adolescent Trauma Scree

SUBMITTER: Harerimana E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809810 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature