Behavioral assessment of Japanese children with epilepsy using SDQ (strengths and difficulties questionnaire)

Tanabe, Takuya; Kashiwagi, Masayuki; Shimakawa, Shuichi; Fukui, Miho; Kadobayashi, Kazuko; Azumakawa, Kohji; Tamai, Hiroshi; Wakamiya, Eiji

doi:10.1016/j.braindev.2012.03.008

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“…These results are similar to those of Kariuki et al which concluded that active/uncontrolled epilepsy was significantly associated with behavioral disorders (OR 7.89; 95%CI 1.23 to 50.06; P= 0.029). 20 The higher prevalence of behavioral disorders in epileptic children with focal EEG in our study was also observed by Tanabe et al 19 In a previous study, male children, uncontrolled seizures, a focus on the frontal or temporal of EEG, as well as polytherapy showed higher prevalence of ADHD. 22 However, our study did not confirm these results.…”

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“…Tanabe et al found that epileptic children had higher total difficulty, hyperactivity disorder, and peer problem scores of 23.7%, 32.9% and 15.8%, respectively, compared to non-epileptic children. 19 McDermott et al evaluated 121 epileptic children in 1995 using the Behavior Problem Index (BPI). They found that epileptic children had higher percentages of the following disorders compared to those of non-epileptic children: behavioral disorders (31.4% vs. 8.5%, respectively), hyperactivity disorders (28.1% vs. 4.9%, respectively), peer problems (14.9% vs. 4.1%, respectively), and anxiety disorders (24% vs. 7.5%, respectively).…”

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“…Our study supported the previous study about behavior problems assessed using SDQ in children with epilepsy. 19,24 Since children with epilepsy are at risk for behavioral problems, screening followed by diagnosis confirmation and treatment should be performed in all children with epilepsy. Further studies on behavioral problems in Indonesian children with epilepsy with an assessment of other risk factors are needed.…”

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Behavioral problems in children with epilepsy

Novriska

Sutomo

Setyati

2014

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Background Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that most oftenaffects children. Most cases of epilepsy are found in developingcountries. Children with epilepsy are at risk of behavioral disordersthat can affect their quality of life. Studies on behavioral problemsin children with epilepsy have been limited in Indonesia.Objective To compare behavioral disorders in children withepilepsy to those in normal children, and to assess for possiblefactors associated with the occurrence of behavioral disorders.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 47children with epilepsy and 46 children without epilepsy, aged 3-16years. Behavioral problems were screened with the Strength andDifficulty Questionnaire (SDQ), Indonesian version. Informationabout EEG description, medication, onset, and duration of epilepsywere obtained from medical records.Results Behavioral problems were found in 19.1% of childrenwith epilepsy and only in 2.2 % of children without epilepsy (PR8.8; 95%CI 1.16 to 66.77; P= 0.015). Significant differences werealso found in the percentage of conduct problems and emotionaldisorders. Multivariate analysis with logistic regression revealedthat the factors associated with behavioral disorders in childrenwith epilepsy were uncontrolled epilepsy (PR 13.9; 95%CI 1.45 to132.4; P=0.023) and focal EEG appearance (PR 19; 95%CI 1.71to 214.43; P=0.017). We also found that uncontrolled epilepsywas a factor related to emotional (PR 6.7; 95%CI 1.66 to 26.76;P=0.007) and conduct problems (PR 6.1; 95%CI 1.35 to 27.29;P=0.019).Conclusion Uncontrolled epilepsy and focal EEG results arefactors associated with increased risk of behavioral problems inchildren with epilepsy. Children with epilepsy should undergobehavioral disorder screening, followed by diagnosis confirmationand treatment.

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Behavioral problems in children with epilepsy

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“…Consistent with the literature 30 , in our study, we found that emotional symptoms, hyperactivity, and total difficulties scores of the children with generalized seizures were highly abnormal. We also found that the behavior problems scores were higher in children diagnosed with epilepsy above six years old than those diagnosed before 6 years old.…”

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Mental health problems in children with uncomplicated epilepsy; relation with parental anxiety

Gökgöz-Durmaz

Ci̇han

Meltem³

et al. 2016

Turk J Pediatr

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In those with epilepsy, 39.8% (n: 33) were girls, 60.2% (n: 50) were boys and their mean age was 9.34 ± 3.99 years. Control group was more successful in school (p<0.001). Emotional problems score in children with epilepsy was higher than control group (p<0.001). Case group's behavior problems and attention deficit hyperactivity scores were higher (p<0.001, p=0.009 respectively). Prosocial behavior scores of the control group were significantly higher (p=0.004). State (p=0.001) and trait (p=0.001) anxiety levels of parents of children with epilepsy were higher.Children with epilepsy have more neuro-behavioral problems; and their parents have greater anxiety levels. Physicians should be in contact with children with epilepsy for the psychological health of the family besides seizure control.

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“…Accordingly, feeling highly stigmatized was associated with not only seizure frequency, but also several other factors. A recent study showed that early onset of epilepsy might be a risk factor for rating one's strengths low and difficulties high on some questionnaire [17]. The present results showed that presence of monthly seizures, younger age, partial seizures with secondary generalization as type of seizure, and number of AEDs could affect the perception of stigma.…”

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Presence of monthly seizures affects perceived stigma in children with epilepsy

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Reducing negative attitudes such as stigma for children with epilepsy is one of the most important goals of clinical management. However, it is not investigated how seizure frequency can affect perceived stigma in children with epilepsy. The purpose of this study was to identify a relationship between seizure frequency and perceived stigma in Japanese children with epilepsy. Inclusion criteria were: (1) age of 12-18 yr, inclusive; (2)≥6 mo since epilepsy onset; and (3) the ability to read and speak Japanese. As a control group, 15 healthy children were recruited. A questionnaire concerning measures of psychosocial functioning was divided into five parts. Participants indicated whether they agreed or disagreed with each statement using a 5-point scale. In addition, participants were asked to rate how often they felt or acted in the ways described in the items on a 5-point scale using the child stigma scale. Participants comprised 33 Japanese patients (18 boys, 15 girls) with epilepsy. Children with frequent seizures showed significant impairment of psychosocial functioning compared to seizure-free children (P < 0.01). In addition, greater perceptions of stigma were associated with greater seizure frequency according to the child stigma scale. Children with frequent seizures perceived themselves as significantly more stigmatized compared to seizure-free children (P < 0.01). A relationship was seen between current seizure frequency and perceived impact of epilepsy and perceived stigma. Children with less seizure may have less internal contribution (perceived stigma). Although stigma is multivariable, better control of seizures may contribute to reduce perceived stigma and improve quality of life in children with epilepsy.

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Behavioral assessment of Japanese children with epilepsy using SDQ (strengths and difficulties questionnaire)

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Behavioral problems in children with epilepsy

Behavioral problems in children with epilepsy

Mental health problems in children with uncomplicated epilepsy; relation with parental anxiety

Presence of monthly seizures affects perceived stigma in children with epilepsy

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