Comparison of Internalizing Disorders in 8-14-Year-Old Offsprings of Opium and Heroin Dependent Parents: A Case- Control Study
Abstract Background:In general, parental substance abuse is associated with children's emotional and behavioral problems. This study only investigated the internalizing problems (depression, anxiety and physical complains) in children of opioid or heroin-dependent parents in comparison wi...
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| description | Abstract Background:In general, parental substance abuse is associated with children's emotional and behavioral problems. This study only investigated the internalizing problems (depression, anxiety and physical complains) in children of opioid or heroin-dependent parents in comparison with non-opioid dependent parents in order to determine the effects of drug dependency after excluding the confounding factors. Methods:This case-control study compared the internalizing problems of one hundred twenty eight 8 to 14-year-old students in two offspring groups of opioid or heroin-dependent parents (n = 64) and non opioid dependent parents (n = 64). Then we used the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Parents in both groups had no major psychiatric disorders (e.g., personality disorders, mood and anxiety disorders or psychosis), no history of major medical diseases, and no history of divorce. Analysis was performed using chi square or Fisher’s exact test. Findings:The anxiety/depression subscales in children of non opioid dependent parents were significantly higher in comparison with children of opioid or heroin-dependent parents. Conclusion:Substance dependence in addition to reducing parental supervision on children may cause lack of knowledge and unawareness of their children's anxiety and mood problems. Considering study limitations, study repetition in larger statistical population is necessary for generalizing the study findings. In order to assess internalizing problems in further studies, usage of behavioral checklists for self-report of children and youth is recommended. Keywords: Internalizing problem, Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Opium, Heroin, Opioid |
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| spelling | doaj.art-01895c262e424dd9a82be81163a27f372023-09-19T06:54:11ZengKerman University of Medical SciencesAddiction and Health2008-46332008-84692010-01-0121-284532Comparison of Internalizing Disorders in 8-14-Year-Old Offsprings of Opium and Heroin Dependent Parents: A Case- Control StudyMahin Eslami Shahrbabaki0Hassan Ziaaddini1Hamdollah Saieedi Gargari2Nouzar Nakhaiee3Parvin Eslami Shahrbabaki4Nasrin Eslami Sharbabaki5Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical SciencesAssociate Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical SciencesPsychiatrist, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical SciencesAssociate Professor of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical SciencesNutrition, Ministry of Health & Medical EducationTeacherAbstract Background:In general, parental substance abuse is associated with children's emotional and behavioral problems. This study only investigated the internalizing problems (depression, anxiety and physical complains) in children of opioid or heroin-dependent parents in comparison with non-opioid dependent parents in order to determine the effects of drug dependency after excluding the confounding factors. Methods:This case-control study compared the internalizing problems of one hundred twenty eight 8 to 14-year-old students in two offspring groups of opioid or heroin-dependent parents (n = 64) and non opioid dependent parents (n = 64). Then we used the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Parents in both groups had no major psychiatric disorders (e.g., personality disorders, mood and anxiety disorders or psychosis), no history of major medical diseases, and no history of divorce. Analysis was performed using chi square or Fisher’s exact test. Findings:The anxiety/depression subscales in children of non opioid dependent parents were significantly higher in comparison with children of opioid or heroin-dependent parents. Conclusion:Substance dependence in addition to reducing parental supervision on children may cause lack of knowledge and unawareness of their children's anxiety and mood problems. Considering study limitations, study repetition in larger statistical population is necessary for generalizing the study findings. In order to assess internalizing problems in further studies, usage of behavioral checklists for self-report of children and youth is recommended. Keywords: Internalizing problem, Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Opium, Heroin, Opioidhttps://ahj.kmu.ac.ir/article_84532_8f7c503e968db84b6e2c6e014e74ad23.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Mahin Eslami Shahrbabaki Hassan Ziaaddini Hamdollah Saieedi Gargari Nouzar Nakhaiee Parvin Eslami Shahrbabaki Nasrin Eslami Sharbabaki Comparison of Internalizing Disorders in 8-14-Year-Old Offsprings of Opium and Heroin Dependent Parents: A Case- Control Study Addiction and Health |
| title | Comparison of Internalizing Disorders in 8-14-Year-Old Offsprings of Opium and Heroin Dependent Parents: A Case- Control Study |
| title_full | Comparison of Internalizing Disorders in 8-14-Year-Old Offsprings of Opium and Heroin Dependent Parents: A Case- Control Study |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of Internalizing Disorders in 8-14-Year-Old Offsprings of Opium and Heroin Dependent Parents: A Case- Control Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of Internalizing Disorders in 8-14-Year-Old Offsprings of Opium and Heroin Dependent Parents: A Case- Control Study |
| title_short | Comparison of Internalizing Disorders in 8-14-Year-Old Offsprings of Opium and Heroin Dependent Parents: A Case- Control Study |
| title_sort | comparison of internalizing disorders in 8 14 year old offsprings of opium and heroin dependent parents a case control study |
| url | https://ahj.kmu.ac.ir/article_84532_8f7c503e968db84b6e2c6e014e74ad23.pdf |
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