Prevalence and correlates of conduct disorder among juvenile delinquents in the United Arab Emirates

Albanna, A.; Albedwawi, S.; Alsadi, A.; Almaskari, F.; Eapen, V.

doi:10.1037/e578382014-070

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“…The current rate may either be a consequence of regional differences within the country or a result of the slightly larger sample size in our study, which obviously reduces the proportion of the actual number of in-mates meeting the diagnosis of CD. Nonetheless, it follows the trend that had been shown by earlier studies [ 4 , 5 , 7 , 12 , 14 ], which indicate that CD is several times higher in residential care settings than in the general population. In the current study for example, the prevalence rate (56.5 %) is three times as high as was reported in school children (15.6 %) in Nigeria [ 8 ].…”

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“…In our study, neither the type of religion ( χ 2 = 1.661, p = 0.197) nor religiosity (X = 0.002, p = 0.881) was significantly associated with a lower prevalence of CD. This was unlike the studies conducted in school children [ 18 , 25 ] but in accord with those conducted among incarcerated juveniles [ 5 , 12 ] where religious participation was not shown to be protective. This might suggest that religiosity was only associated with CD among non-incarcerated young population rather than in forensic settings wherein participation in religious activities might be an imposition rather than choice.…”

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“…A systematic review and meta-regression analysis of 25 surveys across Europe and America also revealed a prevalence rate of 52.8 % [ 7 ]. In the United Arab Emirates, a prevalence of 24.7 % was reported among 72 incarcerated offenders compared to the 7 % found among school children [ 12 , 13 ], whereas, in Brazil, 77 % prevalence rate was reported among 116 juvenile delinquents [ 14 ]. Although, data from Africa are still very scanty, a study by Adegunloye et al [ 5 ] reported a 60 % prevalence rate among 58 incarcerated juveniles in the North-central part of Nigeria, compared to 15.8 % prevalence rate reported among a sample of Nigerian school children [ 8 ].…”

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“…Currently, CD has been suggested to arise from a complex combination of risk factors which include biological and environmental influences such as parental criminality, defective rearing, physical abuse and psychological distress. Other factors consistently associated with CD in many studies, including those carried out among non-offenders are low socio-economic status, family dysfunction [ 5 , 12 , 14 , 17 ], large family [ 16 , 17 ], as well as decline in frequency of religious practice [ 14 , 18 ]. Drug related problems have also been implicated in many studies [ 4 , 8 , 14 , 19 , 20 ].…”

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“…Drug related problems have also been implicated in many studies [ 4 , 8 , 14 , 19 , 20 ]. Whilst increase in frequency of religious practice was found to be associated with a reduced risk of offending [ 14 , 18 ], low socio-economic status, family dysfunction, large family, amongst others were associated with increased risk [ 2 , 3 , 12 , 14 , 16 , 17 ]. With the exception of large family size which may be a function of polygamous family setting often practiced in Africa and the Arabian countries [ 5 , 12 , 13 , 17 ], most studies from Europe and America agree with the few African studies on the association of these risk factors and CD [ 4 , 6 , 7 , 20 ].…”

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Correlates of conduct disorder among inmates of a Nigerian Borstal Institution

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Ogunwale

Adebowale

2016

Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health

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BackgroundJuvenile delinquency has become a significant global problem. Conduct disorder (CD), among other psychiatric disorders, has assumed prominence in its association with juvenile offending as well as criminality in adulthood. Despite this knowledge, little attention is given to this problem especially as it affects adjudicated adolescent offenders in developing countries.AimTo examine the prevalence and correlates of CD among incarcerated adolescents in a Nigerian Borstal Institution and to investigate its independent predictors.MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 147 inmates of a Borstal Institution in Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria. A self-administered questionnaire and interviewer administered MINI-KID were used. The associations between conduct disorder and socio demographic as well as forensic variables were investigated using Chi square statistics while logistic regression was used to predict CD.ResultsOut of 147 respondents, 83 (56.5 %) met the criteria for CD with a mean age 17.1 ± 1.1. Of the socio-demographic and forensic variables investigated, number of siblings (OR 4. 630; p = 0.010; 95 % CI 1.433–14.964) and previous history of incarceration (OR 4. 99; p = 0.043; 95 % CI 1.048–23.846) emerged as independent predictors of CD.ConclusionsThis study recorded a high prevalence of conduct disorder among a sample of incarcerated juvenile offenders. The association of conduct disorder with large family size and recidivism highlights the need for comprehensive early interventions focused on improving parental supervision in large families as well as other re-training programs aimed at reducing juvenile re-offending.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Correlates of conduct disorder among inmates of a Nigerian Borstal Institution

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A meta-analysis of the association between mental disorders and juvenile recidivism

Wibbelink

Hoeve

Stams

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Aggression and Violent Behavior

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To investigate the association between mental disorders and recidivism in juveniles, a three-level meta-analysis of 20 manuscripts (17 independent studies, N = 5737 juveniles) was conducted. The study focused on internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders, and comorbid disorders (combinations of an internalizing and externalizing disorder). Small to moderate mean effect sizes were found for externalizing disorders (d = 0.415, p b 0.001) and comorbid disorders (d = 0.366, p b 0.001), and no relation was found between internalizing disorders and recidivism (d = 0.016, p = 0.877). For comorbid disorders, no significant variation was found between studies and between effect sizes within studies. Therefore, moderator analyses were only conducted for studies on internalizing and externalizing disorders. These analyses revealed that type of recidivism (e.g., rearrest, reincarceration), type of delinquency (e.g., overt and covert delinquency), and gender influenced the direction and magnitude of the associations between recidivism and internalizing and externalizing disorders.

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Conduct disorder among primary schoolchildren in Southern Nigeria

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Background: Conduct disorder is a mental disorder characterized by hostile and sometimes physically violent behavior. It is a source of concern not only to the parents but also to the children's teachers and the community. Its prevalence rate in our environment is unknown. Aim: The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence rate of conduct disorder among primary school pupils in Ikot-Ekpene, Southern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Vanderbilt attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnostic teacher rating scale for oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder was administered on 1174 pupils aged 6–12 years drawn from 12 primary schools in Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria. Parents of the pupils with conduct disorder completed a pro forma on their sociodemographic characteristics. Results: One hundred and fifteen of the studied 1174 pupils had conduct disorder with a prevalence rate of 9.8%. A greater number of males had conduct disorder with a male-to-female ratio of 4.75:1. Children from upper social class comprised the highest number with conduct disorder. Younger children (6–9 years) were more affected (76.5%) than the older ones. The predominant symptom exhibited by the children was difficult temperament. Comorbidities associated with conduct disorder were ADHD, anxiety disorder, and depression. Conclusion: The prevalence rate of conduct disorder is within the global range in our environment and tends to affect the younger children. Policy should be put in place to screen these children at school entrance so as to render appropriate health intervention.

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Prevalence and correlates of conduct disorder among juvenile delinquents in the United Arab Emirates

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Correlates of conduct disorder among inmates of a Nigerian Borstal Institution

Correlates of conduct disorder among inmates of a Nigerian Borstal Institution

A meta-analysis of the association between mental disorders and juvenile recidivism

Conduct disorder among primary schoolchildren in Southern Nigeria

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