Risk factors for disruptive behaviours: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of quasi-experimental evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Disruptive behaviour disorders, including oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder, are a common set of diagnoses in childhood and adolescence, with global estimates of 5.7%, 3.6% and 2.1% for any disruptive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder, respectively. There are high economic and social costs associated with disruptive behaviours and the prevalence of these disorders has increased in recent years. As such, disruptive behaviours represent an escalating major public health concern and it is important to understand what factors may influence the risk of these behaviours. Such research would inform interventions that aim to prevent the development of disruptive behaviours. The current review will identify the most stringent evidence

SUBMITTER: Karwatowska L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7482491 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature