Biological rhythm patterns and internalising disorders among children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the association between biological rhythm and internalising disorders among children and adolescents.

Design, setting and participants

This cross-sectional study used data from the Baoxing Youth Mental Health cohort and included 2119 children and adolescents recruited in December 2021 from 21 primary and secondary schools in Baoxing County, Sichuan Province, China.

Exposure

Biological rhythm was assessed across four domains-eating habits, physical activity, social interactions and sleep behaviours-using a 22-item, self-constructed questionnaire. Principal component analysis was performed to identify the patterns of biological rhythm.

Main outcome measures

The 7-item Generalised Anxiety Disorder scale and the 9-item Patient Health Questionna

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12182006 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature