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Direct linkRescorla, Leslie; Achenbach, Thomas M.; Ivanova, Masha Y.; Dumenci, Levent; Almqvist, Fredrik; Bilenberg, Niels; Bird, Hector; Broberg, Anders; Dobrean, Anca; Dopfner, Manfred; Erol, Nese; Forns, Maria; Hannesdottir, Helga; Kanbayashi, Yasuko; Lambert, Michael C.; Leung, Patrick; Minaei, Asghar; Mulatu, Mesfin S.; Novik, Torunn S.; Oh, Kyung-Ja; Roussos, Alexandra; Sawyer, Michael; Simsek, Zeynep; Steinhausen, Hans-Christoph; Weintraub, Sheila; Metzke, Christa Winkler; Wolanczyk, Tomasz; Zilber, Nelly; Zukauskiene, Rita; Verhulst, Frank – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2007
In this study, the authors compared ratings of behavioral and emotional problems and positive qualities on the Youth Self-Report (T. M. Achenbach & L. A. Rescorla, 2001) by adolescents in general population samples from 24 countries (N = 27,206). For problem scales, country effect sizes (ESs) ranged from 3% to 9%, whereas those for gender and age…
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Adolescents, Effect Size, Emotional Problems
Peer reviewedMcLaren, Jennifer; Bryson, Susan E. – American Journal of Mental Retardation, 1987
Recent epidemiological studies of mental retardation were critically reviewed, and data on prevalence, associated disorders, and etiology examined. Results indicated that there was a prevalence for both severe and mild retardation of 3 to 4 per 1000, that a wide range of disorders were associated with mental retardation, and that etiology is often…
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Etiology, Incidence, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedIshisaka, Howard – Contemporary Education, 1987
An examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the major types of epidemiologic studies suggests that, although the studies may contribute important knowledge regarding chronic diseases and other conditions, readers must carefully analyze the limitations of study design. (CB)
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Research Design, Research Methodology, Research Problems
Peer reviewedStanley, Michael; Stanley, Barbara – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1989
Reviews relevant neurochemical findings in postmortem suicide studies, looking specifically at association between serotonergic dysfunction and suicide. Explores relative strengths and weaknesses of studies and provides overview regarding advantages and shortcomings of given technique or approach. Notes that data presented in review provide…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Neurological Impairments, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedSugiyama, Toshiro; Abe, Tokuichiro – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1989
The statistical survey of 12,263 children in Nagoya, Japan, found a minimum prevalence for autism of 0.13 percent, substantially higher than the usually reported 0.04 percent to 0.05 percent. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Epidemiology, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBorthwick-Duffy, Sharon A. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Notes that numerous studies have examined prevalence of psychiatric disorders among people with mental retardation, and wide range of rates have been reported. Discusses reasons for variability in these results, including definitional and identification issues, and sampling issues. Presents summary of representative studies. Emphasizes need for…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Incidence, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedSmalley, Susan L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1998
Reviews the research on the relationship of autism and pervasive developmental disorders to tuberous sclerosis (TSC). Notes that, among TSC cases, the frequency of autism is 25% and among autistic populations, the frequency of TSC is 1% to 4%. It is thought that an abnormal TSC gene may directly influence the development of autism. (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Epidemiology, Etiology, Genetics
Download full textJohnston, Lloyd D.; O'Malley, Patrick M.; Bachman, Jerald G.; Schulenberg, John E. – National Institutes of Health, 2010
Monitoring the Future (MTF) is a long-term study of American adolescents, college students, and adults through age 50. It has been conducted annually by the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research since its inception in 1975. It is supported under a series of investigator-initiated, competing research grants from the National…
Descriptors: Risk, Public Health, Adolescents, Federal Programs
Ding, Yi; Yang, Ling-Yan; Salyers, Kathleen; Harper, Holly; Guo, Jian-Peng; Liu, Hao; Feng, Yun-Hong – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2010
The purpose of this study was to explore the needs and challenges reported by caregivers and teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in China. The study group consisted of a random sample of 108 caregivers and 98 teachers of children with ASD. Analysis of epidemiological data produced results consistent with those reported in the…
Descriptors: Autism, Caregivers, Professional Training, Educational Quality
Jones, Adele – Health & Social Work, 2009
This article examines the social epidemiology of HIV/AIDS within a Caribbean context and the specific ways in which children are affected. In particular, the article explores the nature of risk and vulnerability among especially marginalized children: street children. Literature on HIV/AIDS was reviewed, and semistructured interviews with 44 key…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Feminism, Social Bias, Childrens Rights
Else, Iwalani; Andrade, Naleen; Nahulu, Linda – Death Studies, 2007
The authors present a comprehensive review on U.S. Pacific Islander suicide and suicide-related behaviors to extend the knowledge and understanding of suicide and suicide-related behaviors among the indigenous peoples of the state of Hawai'i, the territories of American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Pacific…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Pacific Islanders, Phenomenology, Suicide
Des Jarlais, Don C.; Braine, Naomi; Yi, Huso; Turner, Charles – AIDS Education and Prevention, 2007
This study assessed relationships between residual risk behavior (risk behavior among persons participating in effective HIV prevention programs) and HIV infection. Structured interviews and HIV tests were obtained from participants in six large U.S. syringe exchange programs. Program characteristics were obtained through interviews with the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Incidence, Prevention, Risk
Riegelman, Richard K.; Albertine, Susan – Association of American Colleges and Universities (NJ1), 2008
This curriculum guide serves to assist faculty who are developing undergraduate courses in public health as well as educational administrators and faculty curriculum committees who are designing undergraduate public health curricula. The approach outlined in these recommendations focuses on the development of three core courses, each of which is…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Health Education, Global Education, General Education
Ford, Tamsin – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2008
This review focuses on ways in which epidemiological research can inform mental health service development and clinical practice. Data from epidemiological studies can provide cross-sectional and secular estimates of the prevalence of psychopathology to support rational service development. Epidemiological surveys have difficulties in finding…
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Children
Kubarych, Thomas S.; Aggen, Steven H.; Hettema, John M.; Kendler, Kenneth S.; Neale, Michael C. – Psychological Assessment, 2008
The authors investigated measurement properties of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition," generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) criteria in the National Comorbidity Survey and the Virginia Adult Twin Study of Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders (VATSPSUD). The two studies used different widely used…
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Factor Analysis, Anxiety, Clinical Diagnosis
