Self-Rated Depressive Symptoms in Children and Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often exhibit mental health problems, such as depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to describe the self-rated depressive symptoms in children with and without CP and to investigate the associated predictors. Participants included 24 children with CP an...
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| author | Daiki Asano Masaki Takeda Satoshi Nobusako Shu Morioka |
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| description | Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often exhibit mental health problems, such as depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to describe the self-rated depressive symptoms in children with and without CP and to investigate the associated predictors. Participants included 24 children with CP and 33 typically developing (TD) children. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Birleson Depression Self-Rating Scale for Children. Parents of the participants completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Severity of self-rated depressive symptoms was higher in children with CP than that in TD children. Particularly, decline in activities and enjoyment was identified as a contributor to the increased severity of depressive symptoms. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that the greater severity of depressive symptoms in children with CP was mediated by hyperactivity/inattention and peer problems. Our study suggests that it is imperative to provide opportunities to participate in social activities from an early age. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-937d52327d6c4c90af8c40189a34eda72023-11-20T19:26:01ZengMDPI AGBehavioral Sciences2076-328X2020-11-01101116710.3390/bs10110167Self-Rated Depressive Symptoms in Children and Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot StudyDaiki Asano0Masaki Takeda1Satoshi Nobusako2Shu Morioka3Department of Rehabilitation, Japan Baptist Hospital, Kyoto 606-8273, JapanDepartment of Rehabilitation, Beppu Developmental Medical Center, Oita 874-0838, JapanNeurorehabilitation Research Center, Kio University, Nara 635-0832, JapanNeurorehabilitation Research Center, Kio University, Nara 635-0832, JapanChildren with cerebral palsy (CP) often exhibit mental health problems, such as depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to describe the self-rated depressive symptoms in children with and without CP and to investigate the associated predictors. Participants included 24 children with CP and 33 typically developing (TD) children. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Birleson Depression Self-Rating Scale for Children. Parents of the participants completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Severity of self-rated depressive symptoms was higher in children with CP than that in TD children. Particularly, decline in activities and enjoyment was identified as a contributor to the increased severity of depressive symptoms. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that the greater severity of depressive symptoms in children with CP was mediated by hyperactivity/inattention and peer problems. Our study suggests that it is imperative to provide opportunities to participate in social activities from an early age.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/10/11/167cerebral palsydepressionmental healthbehavioral problems |
| spellingShingle | Daiki Asano Masaki Takeda Satoshi Nobusako Shu Morioka Self-Rated Depressive Symptoms in Children and Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study Behavioral Sciences cerebral palsy depression mental health behavioral problems |
| title | Self-Rated Depressive Symptoms in Children and Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study |
| title_full | Self-Rated Depressive Symptoms in Children and Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study |
| title_fullStr | Self-Rated Depressive Symptoms in Children and Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-Rated Depressive Symptoms in Children and Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study |
| title_short | Self-Rated Depressive Symptoms in Children and Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study |
| title_sort | self rated depressive symptoms in children and youth with and without cerebral palsy a pilot study |
| topic | cerebral palsy depression mental health behavioral problems |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/10/11/167 |
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