Abstract
This study examined caregiver perceptions of mental health problems and counseling needs in low-income children with special health care needs (CSHCN). Interviewers collected data from 257 caregivers of CSHCN (61% males; 60% African American; Mean age = 8.4 years) attending six Midwestern inner-city health clinics. Measures included the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and an investigator-designed questionnaire. CBCL T-scores indicated that 38% of CSHCN had a behavioral or mental health problem, but only 26% of caregivers perceived the need for treatment or counseling. CSHCN should be assessed and referred appropriately for behavioral and mental health problems during routine health care visits.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-87 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Archives of Psychiatric Nursing |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Phychiatric Mental Health