Table 2 Proportions of scores on SDQ subscales and on emotional problems subscale items
SDQ scores | Normal n (%) | Borderline n (%) | Abnormal n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total difficulties score | 1529 (89.2) | 70 (4.1) | 115 (6.7) |
Emotional problems score | 1517 (88.5) | 97 (5.7) | 100 (5.8) |
Conduct problems score | 1334 (77.8) | 184 (10.7) | 196 (11.4) |
Hyperactivity score | 1534 (89.5) | 69 (4.0) | 111 (6.5) |
Peer problems score | 1334 (77.8) | 193 (11.3) | 187 (10.9) |
Prosocial score | 1429 (83.4) | 178 (10.4) | 107 (6.2) |
Items in emotional problems subscale | Not true n (%) | Somewhat true n (%) | Certainly true n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Often complains of headaches, stomach aches or sickness | 1109 (6.7) | 518 (30.2) | 87 (5.1) |
Many worries, often seems worried | 1351 (78.8) | 325 (19.0) | 38 (2.2) |
Often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful | 1441 (84.1) | 253 (14.8) | 20 (1.2) |
Nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence | 940 (54.8) | 657 (38.3) | 117 (6.8) |
Many fears, easily scared | 1470 (85.8) | 215 (12.5) | 29 (1.7) |