Independent contributions of family and neighbourhood indicators of socioeconomic status and migrant status to risk of mental health problems in 4-12 year old children.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

A range of family and neighbourhood indicators of socioeconomic status and migrant status have been shown to be associated with risk of mental health l problems (MHP) in children. In this study we determined the independent contributions of these indicators.

Objectives

The main objective is to examine independent associations of family and neighbourhood socioeconomic status indicators and migrant status with risk of MHP in children.

Methods

We analyzed data from an anonymous public health survey among 5010 parents/caretakers of children aged 4-12 years living in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, gathered in 2018. Outcome of interest was risk of MHP measured using the total difficulties score of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Associations of parent-r

SUBMITTER: Boelens M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7548441 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature