[The Importance of Socioeconomic Status in the Occurrence of Mental Health Problems in 11- to 17-Year-Old Girls and Boys in Germany: Results of KiGGS Wave 2 (2014-2017)].
In: Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany)), Jg. 85 (2023-05-01), Heft 5, S. 444-451
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Aim of the Study: The aim of the study was to investigate the distribution pattern of mental health problems (emotional problems, conduct problems, peer problems, hyperactivity) among different socioeconomic groups of 11- to 17-year-old girls and boys.
Methods: Data for this study were obtained from the "German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents KiGGS Wave 2" (2012-2014, n=15,023). The data on 11- to 17-year-old girls and boys (n=6599) was analyzed overall and separately for two age groups. The dependent variable was the parental version of the "Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire" (SDQ). As non-dependent variable, a multidimensional index was used, which indicates the socioeconomic status (SES) of the family. Prevalence and odds ratios (ORs) based on logistic regressions are shown.
Results: The prevalence of reporting mental health problems in those aged 11 to 17 was 15.7%. Girls were more likely to show internalizing problems whilst boys were more likely to show externalizing problems. The 11- to 17-year-old adolescents with a low SES were about two times (aOR: 2.32; 95%-CI: 1.81-2.97; p<0.001) more likely to report mental health problems. Adolescent girls with a low SES were at a twofold (aOR: 2.06; 95%-CI: 1.49-2.98; p<0.001) increased risk of showing a specific mental health problem such as "emotional problems".Conclusion Mental health problems in adolescents are distributed unequally. 11- to 17-year-old boys are generally more likely to show mental health problems, while girls' SES differences in mental health are more pronounced.
Competing Interests: Die Autorinnen/Autoren geben an, dass kein Interessenkonflikt besteht.
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[The Importance of Socioeconomic Status in the Occurrence of Mental Health Problems in 11- to 17-Year-Old Girls and Boys in Germany: Results of KiGGS Wave 2 (2014-2017)].
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Fendt, M ; Hölling, H ; Lampert, T ; Waldhauer, J |
Zeitschrift: | Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany)), Jg. 85 (2023-05-01), Heft 5, S. 444-451 |
Veröffentlichung: | Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, c1992-, 2023 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1439-4421 (electronic) |
DOI: | 10.1055/a-1916-9664 |
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