Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of youths and parents seeking psychological treatment for school attendance problems
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Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of youths and parents seeking psychological treatment for school attendance problems. / Johnsen, Daniel B.; Lomholt, Johanne J.; Heyne, David; Jeppesen, Pia; Jensen, Morten B.; Silverman, Wendy K.; Thastum, Mikael.
In: PLoS ONE, Vol. 17, No. 1, 0261449, 26.01.2022.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of youths and parents seeking psychological treatment for school attendance problems
AU - Johnsen, Daniel B.
AU - Lomholt, Johanne J.
AU - Heyne, David
AU - Jeppesen, Pia
AU - Jensen, Morten B.
AU - Silverman, Wendy K.
AU - Thastum, Mikael
PY - 2022/1/26
Y1 - 2022/1/26
N2 - BackgroundKnowledge of school attendance problems (SAPs) is needed to inform treatments targeting SAPs and protecting youths from negative outcomes associated with SAPs.ObjectivesThis study examined the school absence, absence categories (i.e., absence due to illness, excused, non-excused), sociodemographic characteristics, and mental health problems among youths seeking psychological treatment for SAPs.MethodsThe study used a cross-sectional design. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of 152 help-seeking youths with SAPs (i.e., >10% absenteeism) and their parents were examined. The data were derived from the baseline assessment conducted before treatment start.ResultsOlder youths, youths with mental health problems, and youths whose parents had mental health problems exhibited higher levels of absence. Lower levels of non-excused absence were found among youths with highly educated fathers, and youths living with both parents. Many youths had clinical levels of anxiety, depression, or 'emotional and behavioral difficulties'.ConclusionThe study highlights the need for early intervention, addressing a broad range of mental health problems.
AB - BackgroundKnowledge of school attendance problems (SAPs) is needed to inform treatments targeting SAPs and protecting youths from negative outcomes associated with SAPs.ObjectivesThis study examined the school absence, absence categories (i.e., absence due to illness, excused, non-excused), sociodemographic characteristics, and mental health problems among youths seeking psychological treatment for SAPs.MethodsThe study used a cross-sectional design. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of 152 help-seeking youths with SAPs (i.e., >10% absenteeism) and their parents were examined. The data were derived from the baseline assessment conducted before treatment start.ResultsOlder youths, youths with mental health problems, and youths whose parents had mental health problems exhibited higher levels of absence. Lower levels of non-excused absence were found among youths with highly educated fathers, and youths living with both parents. Many youths had clinical levels of anxiety, depression, or 'emotional and behavioral difficulties'.ConclusionThe study highlights the need for early intervention, addressing a broad range of mental health problems.
KW - ABSENTEEISM
KW - CHILDREN
KW - REFUSAL
KW - ANXIETY
KW - TRUANCY
KW - QUESTIONNAIRE
KW - DIFFICULTIES
KW - ADOLESCENTS
KW - DISORDERS
KW - SYMPTOMS
U2 - 10.1371/journal.pone.0261449
DO - 10.1371/journal.pone.0261449
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 35081106
VL - 17
JO - PLoS ONE
JF - PLoS ONE
SN - 1932-6203
IS - 1
M1 - 0261449
ER -
ID: 315997308