Estimating prevalence of child and youth mental disorder and mental health-related service contacts: a comparison of survey data and linked administrative health data.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Prevalence estimates of child and youth mental disorder and mental health-related service contacts are needed for policy formulation, research, advocacy and resource allocation. Our aim is to compare prevalence estimates of child and youth mental disorder and mental health-related service contacts derived from general population survey data v. linked administrative health data.

Methods

Provincially representative 2014 Ontario Child Health Study data were linked to administrative health records for 5563 children and youth aged 4-17 in Ontario. Emotional disorders (mood and anxiety) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder were assessed using a standardised diagnostic interview in the survey and using diagnostic codes in administrative health data. Physician-based men

SUBMITTER: Duncan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9121846 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature