Validation of the Chinese version of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire in Hong Kong

Lai, Kun; Luk, Ernest S. L.; Leung, Patrick; Wong, April S. Y.; Law, Lawrence Siu-Chun; Ho, Karen K. Y.

doi:10.1007/s00127-009-0152-z

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“…35 The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire is a local validated questionnaire assessing 5 aspects of adolescent life, including emotional problems, conduct problems, peer relationships, hyperactivity/ inattention, and prosocial behaviors. 36 …”

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A School-Based Sleep Education Program for Adolescents: A Cluster Randomized Trial

Wing¹,

Chan²,

Yu³

et al. 2015

PEDIATRICS

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To evaluate the effectiveness of a multilevel and multimodal school-based education program.METHODS: A cluster randomized controlled trial with 14 secondary schools in Hong Kong and a total of 3713 students (intervention: 1545 vs control: 2168; 40.2% boys; mean age 6 SD: 14.72 6 1.53 years) were included in the final analysis. The intervention included a town hall seminar, small class workshops, a slogan competition, a brochure, and an educational Web site. Their parents and teachers were offered sleep education seminars. The control schools did not receive any sleep program. Data were collected before and 5 weeks after the intervention.

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A School-Based Sleep Education Program for Adolescents: A Cluster Randomized Trial

Wing¹,

Chan²,

Yu³

et al. 2015

PEDIATRICS

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“…There are other advantages of the SDQ: it is multi-informant, some items have a positive wording, and both difficulties and strengths are covered (Goodman 1997; Goodman and Scott 1999). The validity and reliability of the SDQ has been shown in numerous studies both in western (Essau et al 2012; Gómez-Beneyto et al 2013; Koskelainen et al 2000; Marzocchi et al 2004; Obel et al 2004; Shojaei et al 2009; Smedje et al 1999; Widenfelt et al 2003) and non-western cultures (Alyahri and Goodman 2006; Lai et al 2010; Mansbach-Kleinfeld et al 2010; Samad et al 2005; Woerner et al 2004). Goodman showed that the original SDQ has an ability to discriminate between high and low risk groups similar to that of the Rutter questionnaires, while SDQ provides better coverage of inattention, peer relationship problems, and prosocial behavior (Goodman 1997).…”

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The Discriminative Ability of the Azeri Version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in Outpatient Practice

Salayev

Rustamov

Gadjiyeva

et al. 2014

Community Ment Health J

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In this study we examined the validity of the Azeri version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). The SDQ was administered to the parents of two samples of 4–16-year-old children: the case group was drawn from children presenting to the psychiatric outpatient service (n = 347) and the comparison group from the pediatric outpatient service (n = 267). The total difficulties score and the scores for each subscale were compared between two groups. The proportion of children with the total difficulties score in the abnormal range was higher in the case group than in the comparison group (74 and 34 %, p <0.001). The mean difficulties score difference between two groups was significant (mean difference = 6.3, p <0.001). The Receiver Operating Characteristics analysis showed good discriminative ability for the total difficulties score and difficulties subscales (p <0.001). SDQ distinguished well between groups.

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“…The mean scores from this study were also compared with studies from China (Du et al, 2008), Hong Kong (Lai et al, 2010) and UK (Department of Health, Department for Education and Skills, 2004) (Table III).…”

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“…Both the extended English and Chinese version of the parent-SDQ were available for parents. The Chinese version of the SDQ has been validated in different studies (Du et al, 2008;Lai et al, 2010). Parents' report was used to estimate the rate of mental health and behavioural difficulties of Chinese children attending the Chinese language schools.…”

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Understanding the mental health needs of Chinese children living in the North East of England

Cheng

Fenn²,

Couteur³

2013

Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care

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Purpose – Research evidence concerning the mental health of the Chinese population in Britain is much more limited than for other ethnic groups. The purpose of this paper is to get a better understanding of the mental health needs of Chinese children living in the North East of England and their parents’ experiences and knowledge about the mental health services. Design/methodology/approach – The authors invited parents from two Chinese language schools to complete the Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ) and a seven-question self-report questionnaire. Findings – In total, 76 out of 158 questionnaires returned. The mean scores of SDQ were lower than those reported in China, Hong Kong and UK. Only 43 per cent of parents knew how to seek psychiatric help if they suspect their children have mental health problems. Also, almost one-third of the parents believed that language barrier would be an obstacle for them to seek help. Originality/value – This is the first study in UK to look at the mental health of Chinese children and young people from their parents’ perspectives. This is also the first study in UK to compare their mental health wellbeing (via using SDQ) with their counterparts in other countries. This study has brought some clarity and new information to light about this ethnic minority group.

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Validation of the Chinese version of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire in Hong Kong

Abstract: Our data support the use of the Chinese version of the SDQ, especially the total difficulties scale, as a screening instrument for psychiatric morbidities among children in Hong Kong.

Cited by 161 publications

References 15 publications

A School-Based Sleep Education Program for Adolescents: A Cluster Randomized Trial

A School-Based Sleep Education Program for Adolescents: A Cluster Randomized Trial

The Discriminative Ability of the Azeri Version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in Outpatient Practice

Understanding the mental health needs of Chinese children living in the North East of England

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