Mental, behavioural, and developmental disorders among U.S. Children with and without heart conditions, 2016-2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with heart conditions, particularly CHDs, may experience adverse neurodevelopmental and psychosocial outcomes. Our study aimed to: (1) compare national prevalence of mental, behavioural, and developmental disorders among children by heart condition status and (2) identify associated characteristics among children with heart conditions.

Methods

Nationally representative data from the National Survey of Children's Health (2016-2021) on U.S. children aged 6-17 years without Down syndrome were analysed. Caregivers reported whether a healthcare provider told them their child has ever had a heart condition or currently has depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioural, or conduct problems, Tourette syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, intellectual

SUBMITTER: Dorsey AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462410 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature