Journal of Pediatric Psychology · 2014 · 30 citations · 35 references
MedicinePediatricsPsychologyBehavioral DisordersChild DevelopmentDevelopmental-behavioral PediatricsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity DisorderBehavioral Disorders In ChildhoodChild Behavioral HealthChild PsychopathologyChildhood ObesityNeurodevelopmental DisordersBehavioral Health In ChildrenBinary Logistic RegressionChildhood AdhdDiagnostic Interview AssessmentInstrument-based ScreeningLogistic RegressionLow Body Mass IndexOverweight In Childhood
OBJECTIVE: To examine cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between behavioral problems and weight status, considering body mass index (BMI) z-scores and overweight status, in a community sample of preschoolers. METHODS: The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents were administered to 611 parents. Adjusted general linear models and binary logistic regressions were used. RESULTS: Children who were overweight and had a higher BMI were at increased risk of peer problems and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Prospective analyses showed that a higher BMI at the age of 3 years was predictive of peer problems at ages 4 and 5 years and hyperactivity and ADHD symptoms at the age of 4 years. CONCLUSION: This is the first study using a diagnostic-based instrument that shows a relationship between weight status and ADHD symptoms in preschoolers. Overweight children might benefit from screening for behavioral disorders and peer relationship problems.
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