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Table 4 Frequency distribution of mental and physical disorders in the study sample (N = 166)

From: Who seeks child and adolescent mental health care in Kenya? A descriptive clinic profile at a tertiary referral facility

Disorders

Number

%

Psychotic disorders and bipolar disorders

 Schizophrenia

9

5.4

 Schizoaffective disorder

1

0.6

 Schizophreniform disorder

3

1.8

 Brief psychotic disorder

1

0.6

 Bipolar disorder

7

4.2

Depression, anxiety and related disorders

 Major depression and dysthymia

23

13.9

 Anxiety disorders

11

6.6

 Somatoform disorders

10

6.0

 Adjustment disorders

6

3.6

Disruptive disorders

 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

20

12.1

 Conduct disorder

12

7.2

 Oppositional defiant disorder

9

5.4

 Disruptive disorder not otherwise specified

2

1.2

Substance related disorders

 Tobacco use

10

6.0

 Alcohol use (abuse and dependence)

12

7.2

 Cannabis use (abuse and dependence)

24

14.5

 Stimulant abuse

3

1.8

 Cocaine dependence

1

0.6

Autism spectrum disorders

21

12.7

Physical disorders

 Seizure disorder

18

10.8

 HIV

1

0.6

 Cerebral palsy

1

0.6

 Others (headache and hearing)

3

1.2

Suicidality

23

13.9

Intellectual disability

18

10.8

Others

 Tic disorders

2

1.2

 Enuresis

3

1.8

 Other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention (related to social environment, social support and school problems)

18

10.8

  1. N.B. Due to presence of comorbidities, the total n (%) will be more than 100%