Title of article :
Mental Health Profile in the Population of 6 to 18 Years Old in Alborz Province, Iran
Author/Authors :
Hajian Motlagh ، Naser Imam Hossein Hospital - Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Zandifar ، Atefeh Imam Hossein Hospital - Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadi ، Mohammad Reza Psychiatry and Psychology Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Badrfam ، Rahim Psychiatric department - Roozbeh Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Ahmadi ، Nastaran Yazd Cardiovascular Research Center - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Khaleghi ، Ali Psychiatry and Psychology Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Noohi Tehrani ، Leyla Islamic Azad University, Shahrood Branch , Asadi Jonooshi ، Saideh Islamic Azad University, Shahrood Branch , Bakhtyari ، Bahman Psychology Clinic - Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Asgari Moghadam ، Farzaneh Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Hajilari ، Shahrbanoo Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Vatanpour ، Reyhaneh Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Hajian Motlagh ، Asila Alborz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: Alborz province is one of the highly populated provinces of Iran. Epidemiologic studies provide good information for estimating the prevalence of mental health disorders and they can be used to strengthen health policies and promote targeted programs for prevention and treatment of mental health disorders. The aim of this study is to determine the profile of mental health disorders in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years old living in urban and rural areas of Alborz province. Methods: This wasa crosssectional study. In this cluster and stratified random sampling survey, 1008 children aged 6 to 18 years living in Alborz province, based on the Persian version of KSADSPL, have been studied for mental health problems. Results: The overall prevalence of mental health disorders in children and adolescents was 13.5%. The most common disorder was enuresis (7.3%) and then anxiety disorders (4.5%), tobacco use (3.8%) and behavioral disorders (2.9%). According to the findings, elimination disorders and anxiety disorders had the highest comorbidity (12.3 and 11.7%, respectively) with the other psychiatric disorders. Conclusion: The prevalence of mental health problems among youth in Alborz province is similar to that from other studies from developing countries. The high prevalence of enuresis, anxiety disorders and tobacco abuse among children and adolescents suggests to focus on drawing appropriate policies for management of enuresis and prevention and treatment of anxiety disorders.
Keywords :
Adolescent , children , mental health , Prevalence
Journal title :
Journal of Iranian Medical Council
