Journal article
Factors influencing child mental health: A state-wide survey of Victorian children
SR Goldfeld, L Hayes
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health | Published : 2012
Abstract
Aims: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of mental health problems among Victorian children and to investigate factors associated with poorer mental health. Method: Computer-assisted telephone interviews were undertaken with the parents of 3370 randomly selected Victorian children aged 4 to 12 years. They reported on their child's mental health and special health-care needs as well as their own mental health, family functioning and a range of community and socio-demographic variables. Population estimates and odds ratios (OR) were calculated with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Results: Overall, 11.6% (95% CI = 10.3-12.9%) of Victorian children were estimated to be at risk of havi..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This paper was originally completed while Linda Hayes was employed in the Victorian Government. The VCHWS is funded through the Victorian Government. This study began when the Statewide Outcomes Branch was located in the Victorian Government Department of Human Services. The authors would like to acknowledge Pam Muth and Michael White for their leadership in enabling these data to be collected and analysed. Also, thanks to Obioha Chukwunyere Ukoumunne and Beth Woolley for commenting on this paper. Finally, thanks are due to the parents and carers who participated in the survey.